insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: material used in insulating
2
a
: the state of being insulated
b
: the action of insulating
Synonyms
Examples of insulation in a Sentence
These materials provide the insulation needed in cold weather.
she had grown up in such rural insulation that she'd never met anyone of a different race
Recent Examples on the Web
However, a thinner mattress won’t provide as much support or insulation as a thicker one.
—
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Plastic foam, which is often referred to as the brand name Styrofoam, is a particularly problematic kind of plastic that is common in food packaging, construction and insulation.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Inside, the new house has extra insulation to block indoor and outdoor noise, an expansive kitchen to entice residents to cook healthy meals, and temperature controls in each bedroom to promote a better night’s sleep (the ideal is 66 to 68 degrees, health experts say).
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
The vermiculite was shipped by rail from Libby for use as insulation in homes and businesses across the U.S.
The first trial among what attorneys say are hundreds of lawsuits against BNSF for its alleged role polluting the Libby community is scheduled to begin Monday.
—Matthew Brown and Amy Beth Hanson, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2024
The roof and insulation and glass all flew into the courtyard.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
The space agency’s stance, however, was that the lightweight insulation material likely didn’t cause significant harm.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Along with shade trees, insulation and a breeze from the river, the builders say indoor temperatures can be kept cool enough for the Paris summers of the future.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
That was just the beginning 'The wind was so strong, glass was stuck in the wall.'
When Shelby Jones looked at the hole in her bathroom ceiling, insulation rained down on her.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024
Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
Plastic foam, which is often referred to as the brand name Styrofoam, is a particularly problematic kind of plastic that is common in food packaging, construction and insulation.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024
Inside, the new house has extra insulation to block indoor and outdoor noise, an expansive kitchen to entice residents to cook healthy meals, and temperature controls in each bedroom to promote a better night’s sleep (the ideal is 66 to 68 degrees, health experts say).
—Rebecca San Juan, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
The vermiculite was shipped by rail from Libby for use as insulation in homes and businesses across the U.S.
The first trial among what attorneys say are hundreds of lawsuits against BNSF for its alleged role polluting the Libby community is scheduled to begin Monday.
—Matthew Brown and Amy Beth Hanson, Quartz, 7 Apr. 2024
The roof and insulation and glass all flew into the courtyard.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
The space agency’s stance, however, was that the lightweight insulation material likely didn’t cause significant harm.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Along with shade trees, insulation and a breeze from the river, the builders say indoor temperatures can be kept cool enough for the Paris summers of the future.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
That was just the beginning 'The wind was so strong, glass was stuck in the wall.'
When Shelby Jones looked at the hole in her bathroom ceiling, insulation rained down on her.
—Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 16 Mar. 2024
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insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of insulating : the state of being insulated
2
: material used in insulating
Medical Definition
insulation
noun
in·su·la·tion
ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the action of separating a conductor from conducting bodies by means of nonconductors so as to prevent transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
also
: the state resulting from such action
2
: material used to provide insulation
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