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insulation

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


NOUN
an insulator
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Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the ceiling in the bar's basement level, igniting the sound insulation foam.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has also warned "against the use of cigarette materials as a method of attic insulation due to the potential fire risks that it presents".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Because the poles are flexible, bark layers can be sandwiched in or removed at will, depending on whether the householder wants to increase insulation during the winter or let in more air during the summer.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann



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