English Explanatory Dictionary

insulation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  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. The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
  5. The state of a body so separated.
  6. a medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ en-uk-insulation.ogg en-us-insulation.ogg

Word forms

insulation insulations

Etymology

From insulate + -ion.

Related words

insular insulate insulator isolate isolation peninsula

Derived words

basic insulation level blanket insulation cellular glass insulation composite board insulation glass fiber insulation insulationism insulationist microinsulation noninsulation superinsulation thermoinsulation
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