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Insulation

/ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

Reindeer are well suited to the taiga’s frigid winters. They can maintain a thermogradient between body core and the environment of up to 100 degrees, in part because of insulation provided by their fur, and in part because of counter-current vascular heat exchange systems in their legs and nasal passages.

Synonyms for insulation

detachmentinsularityinsularisminsulantinsulating material

Antonyms for insulation

Related Words

insulantdetachmentinsularityinsularisminsulating materialinsulatinginsulatordustdielectricthermalcoldbuffercontainmentyarnshieldcompartmentalisationconfinementshutoffremotenessisolate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does insulation mean?

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

What is a synonym for insulation?

Common synonyms include detachment, insularity, insularism, insulant.

What is the opposite of insulation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use insulation in a sentence?

Reindeer are well suited to the taiga’s frigid winters. They can maintain a thermogradient between body core and the environment of up to 100 degrees, in part because of insulation provided by their fur, and in part because of counter-current vascular heat exchange systems in their legs and nasal passages.

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