Definitions

insulation

[in-suh-ley-shuhn, ins-yuh-] / ˌɪn səˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɪns yə- /

NOUN

the act of insulating

Synonyms

STRONGEST

covering cushioning lining padding

STRONG

caulking furring packing taping

WEAK

cording defending isolating neutralizing protecting surrounding

NOUN

an insulator

Synonyms

STRONG

nonconductor protector

WEAK

resistant material

Example Sentences

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Both private and official surveys indicated a marked increase in price pressures, with economists noting China’s relative insulation from Middle East conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Banks then also typically get layers of insulation from the underlying loans going bad.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has called for an emergency insulation programme to protect people from rising energy costs.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

However, Shi thinks Meta’s multiyear Arm deal offers some insulation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

But the bare portion of the wire wasn’t black or even singed, and the positive lead's insulation wasn't melted at all.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir