insulation

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[edit] Etymology

From insulate

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/
• (US) IPA: /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
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• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

[edit] Noun

insulation (uncountable)

1. The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
2. Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
3. (engineering) The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
4. (engineering) The state of a body so separated.
5. (electrical) a medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources.

[edit] Derived terms

• blanket insulation
• cellular glass insulation
• composite board insulation
• glass fiber insulation

[edit] Related terms

• insular
• insulate
• insulator
• isolate
• isolation
• peninsula

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