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insulation

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


NOUN
an insulator
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On top of that, squirrels and mice have damaged the insulation.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The living space is heavily shielded with acoustic laminated glass and sound-dampening insulation in every cranny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Before the changes, energy bills in England, Scotland and Wales included additional charges to help fund insulation for low-income households, and subsidise green energy projects such as wind farms and solar panels.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Late Sunday, the crews returned and were able to remove some of the tank’s insulation to get a more accurate reading of the temperature inside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

But he’d forgotten to use insulation, so soon after he finished it, he tore down the walls and started over again.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot



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