insulation
noun
Simple meaning
Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ɪnsəˈleɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
engineering
The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound
engineering
The state of a body so separated.
Insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.
The state of being isolated or detached
“The insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- General and technical use
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
Used this way, insulation is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “The insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat
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