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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 team safely and successfully removed external insulation material from the tank in order to help advance efforts to cool its contents,” GKN said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The fall in the Paris-headquartered group’s share price over the past year makes little sense given the company’s insulation from AI disruption and continued operating momentum, the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

When it gets too hot I detach the insulation duct-taped to the hull.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir



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