thermal barrier
Example Sentences
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But as the climate heats up, this “thermal barrier” could erode as fungi in the environment adapt to higher temperatures.
From Science Magazine
The biggest focus of current green-building efforts is on the “building envelope,” which is the thermal barrier between the inside of your home and the outdoor environment.
From Seattle Times
“So our temperature is almost like a thermal barrier that protects us against many organisms.”
From Scientific American
Buried inside the extra-thick walls of these homes are layers of high-density fiberglass insulation flanked by rigid foam boards taped together at the seams to forge a thermal barrier.
The hot weather creates a thermal barrier on the Okanogan which means the chinook and sockeye will be stacked up in the cooler water of Brewster Pool.
From Seattle Times
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