Definition of Insulation
Insulation
in·su·la·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
Material or substance used to reduce heat transfer or sound transmission.
e.g. The house was well-insulated to conserve energy during winter.
(noun)
the state of being protected or shielded, either literally or figuratively;
e.g. They spent a lot of their childhoods in the insulation of a boarding school.
(noun)
a material that is used to prevent the transfer of heat, sound, or electricity to areas outside the system;
e.g. The electric wires have been stripped of their insulation, so they will shock you if you touch them.
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