insulation

[ in-suh-ley-shuhn, ins-yuh- ]

noun

1. material used for insulating.
2. the act of insulating.
3. the state of being insulated.

insulation

/ ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. Also calledinsulantˈɪnsjʊlənt material used to insulate a body, device, or region
2. the act or process of insulating

Other Words From

• prein·su·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of insulation¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; insulate + -ion

Example Sentences

The work often involves carrying out a heat-loss survey, to spot cold areas that require insulation, and to better understand a property’s heating demand.

From BBC

Retrofitting might involve measures such as improving your home’s insulation, upgrading the heating system, or installing energy-generating devices such as solar panels, or even a private wind turbine.

From BBC

Perseverance during the past three years paid off, however, and the couple’s 1930’s detached house now has improved insulation, a heat pump, and an electric car charging point.

From BBC

The lack of sound insulation was also a regular complaint.

From BBC

Hemp, advocates say, has the potential to be used in insulation, building materials, and potentially many other industrial uses.

From Slate

Related Words

• covering
• cushioning
• lining
• padding