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insulation

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


NOUN
an insulator
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These fatty molecules make up the membranes surrounding neurons, contribute to the myelin insulation that protects nerve fibers, and play important roles in communication between brain cells.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026

Birds with better insulation may have been better equipped to endure those harsh conditions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

A spokesperson for the airport rejected claims that expansion was incompatible with net zero goals - and said the airport was committed to a completely privately-funded noise insulation scheme for local homes.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

Wings carved out of wood using laser-cutting machines were then filled with insulation foam.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026

Eventually, we could install insulation, run a water pipe into the house, and maybe even add a water heater.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls

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

Everywhere the eye met evidences of defective work--rusty contacts, open insulations and exposed connections.

From The Secrets of the German War Office by Dr. Armgaard Karl Graves


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