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insulation

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


NOUN
an insulator
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Nearby fields were littered with broken deckchairs, scraps of fiberglass insulation and pieces of wire fencing ripped apart by the fierce winds that struck the village and its surroundings.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

If your vehicle doesn’t come with a set, I recommend finding a cable with a thick gauge, good insulation, durable clamps, and a good length.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

If the local council has funding available, a home survey will be arranged, and improvements such as air-source heat pumps, insulation and solar panels could be installed.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

GDP surged 1.5% quarter-on-quarter, reflecting the country’s relative insulation from the energy-price shock and the uncertainty caused by shifting U.S. tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Every morning he ties his shoes, packs newspaper inside his coat as insulation against the cold, and begins interrogating the world.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Almost all of the external wall insulations delivered under the scheme – 98% – required repairs, according to the a report by the National Audit Office.

From BBC Apr. 22, 2026

Recycled IT equipment and household goods make up the building's cladding, signs are from used coffee beans and insulations is provided by sheep wool.

From BBC Dec. 10, 2021

Choosing a winter jacket may seem straightforward, but there’s an almost dizzying array of styles, fabrics and insulations to sift through.

From Washington Post Dec. 6, 2021

These special foams expand with less force than some regular expanding foam insulations.

From Washington Post Dec. 3, 2010

They tramped and rode back and forth along the right of way, occupied with their insulations, the height of their water, their watts and volts and amperes.

From The Rules of the Game by Stewart Edward White



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