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insulation

/ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/

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noun

The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.

Examples :

"The insulation in the attic helped keep the house warm in winter. "

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noun

The state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.

Examples :

"The child's insulation from the other children at school, due to his illness, led to a sense of loneliness. "

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noun

Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.

Examples :

"The house's insulation kept the rooms warm in winter and cool in summer. "

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noun

The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound

Examples :

"The insulation in the walls of the house kept the room cool in the summer. "

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noun

The state of a body so separated.

Examples :

"The insulation of the room kept the cold out, creating a comfortable temperature for studying. "

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A medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources.

Examples :

"The thick insulation around the wires prevents electrical shocks. "

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