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space blanket
noun
- a plastic insulating body wrapping coated on one or both sides with aluminium foil which reflects back most of the body heat lost by radiation: carried by climbers, mountaineers, etc, for use in cases of exposure or exhaustion
Word History and Origins
Origin of space blanket1
Example Sentences
A winter supply kit contains a Mylar space blanket, hand warmers, gloves, two granola bars, applesauce, a fruit snack, a protein drink, bottled water and cookies — and often bus tickets.
The child was wrapped in a space blanket and put into an ambulance.
Despite that proximity to civilization, Ford still packs the essentials: food, water, first-aid kit, extra layer and a space blanket.
"Her companion was able to descend to her position, place a call for help, and keep her warm with a space blanket until rescuers arrived."
“Her companion was able to descend to her position, place a call for help and keep her warm with a space blanket until rescuers arrived.”
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