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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 intervening years had brought major advances: better copper wires, improved insulation and increased buoyancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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

Patricia said the surveyor, recommended by the caller, visited her home and reported the insulation was "rock solid" and had prevented proper ventilation of the rafters, creating a risk of rot and potential roof collapse.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Just wood and that pink insulation stuff and tiles and clothes and food, all the colors of their world thrown together like a giant had had a temper tantrum.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake



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