insulation

noun

in·​su·​la·​tion ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce insulation (audio)
Synonyms of insulationnext
1
: material used in insulating
2
a
: the state of being insulated
b
: the action of insulating

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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
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But the cracks have shown in low-scoring games with little insulation. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 29 June 2026 In addition to keeping cold items cold, the same insulation and thick walls can keep fresh barbecue and foods off the grill hot. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 TopBuild — The insulation and building materials maker dropped 12% to start the week, putting it on pace for its worst day since March 2020. — Davis Giangiulio,fred Imbert, CNBC, 29 June 2026 Thick insulation foam required for a massive refrigeration operation, solar panels and refrigerants were burned, leaving many residents on edge. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for insulation

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 2b

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The first known use of insulation was in 1798

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insulation

noun
in·​su·​la·​tion ˌin(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce insulation (audio)
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 How to pronounce insulation (audio)
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
insulate
ˈin(t)-sə-ˌlāt How to pronounce insulation (audio)
transitive verb
insulated; insulating

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