insulation

noun
UK: /ˌɪnsjuˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/

  1. Material used to stop heat, cold, sound, or electricity from passing through.

    1. The insulation keeps the house warm.
    2. Proper insulation of pipes prevents them from freezing in winter which save money.

  2. The act of covering something to prevent heat, electricity, or sound from escaping or entering.

    1. Good insulation saves energy and money.
    2. The building's insulation significantly reduced the noise from the busy street.

  3. The state of being separated and protected from outside influences or unwanted contact.

    1. The island offered perfect insulation from the stresses of city life.
    2. His wealth provided a level of insulation from the everyday problems faced by others.

Synonyms

padding protection isolation separation buffer seal
insulation transitive-verb

  1. To cover or protect something with a material that prevents heat, electricity, or sound from escaping or entering.

    1. We need to insulate the attic.
    2. The workers insulated the pipes to prevent them from freezing during the winter months.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "insulation" in English means: Material used to stop heat, cold, sound, or electricity from passing through., The act of covering something to prevent heat, electricity, or sound from escaping or entering., The state of being separated and protected from outside influences or unwanted contact..

The phonetic transcription of "insulation" is /ˌɪnsjuˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insulation": padding, protection, isolation, separation, buffer, seal.

Example usage of "insulation": "The insulation keeps the house warm.". More examples on the page.