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insulation

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


NOUN
an insulator
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The BBC has spoken to homeowners across the UK over many years who said their properties have been ruined by poorly installed insulation under ECO4.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

QXO, the building products roll-up founded by billionaire Brad Jacobs, announced on Sunday that it would acquire insulation firm TopBuild for $17 billion, expanding its capabilities across the building products value chain.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

QXO QXO 3.09%increase; green up pointing triangle has agreed to acquire insulation products company TopBuild for $17 billion, marking the building products distributor’s biggest deal to date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Snow Secure uses a similar concept, with a cooling blanket made from a material commonly used as home insulation in Finland.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

He crimped the wire with his pliers and ripped off a sleeve of insulation, revealing the shining copper core.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi



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