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insulate

 

[ หˆษชn.sษ™.leษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thermal protection

To insulate means to protect something from heat, sound, or electricity. This process involves adding material or covering surfaces in order to prevent the passage of energy in various forms. Insulation is crucial in construction and manufacturing for maintaining temperature and reducing energy costs. In a broader sense, it can also refer to the separation of people or groups from each other, often leading to social or psychological effects.

Synonyms

buffer, protect, shield

Examples of usage

  • We need to insulate the house to reduce energy bills.
  • The pipes were insulated to prevent freezing during the winter.
  • Insulating the walls can improve the comfort of your home.

Translations

Translations of the word "insulate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isolamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค‚เคธเฅเคฒเฅ‡เคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช isolieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengisolasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะทะพะปัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ izolowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตถ็ธใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท isoler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aislar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalฤฑtmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ์—ฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ izolovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ izolovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป็ผ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izolirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einangra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัˆะฐัƒะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ izolyasiya etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aislar

Etymology

The word 'insulate' originates from the Latin term 'insulatus', which means 'made into an island'. The Latin root 'insula' translates to 'island', indicating a sense of separation. The term evolved in the late 19th century to specifically refer to the act of isolating materials for the purpose of protection against heat, sound, or electricity. The shift in meaning reflects the development of building and engineering practices that prioritize energy efficiency and safety. As technology advanced, the concept of insulation expanded to various fields such as electrical engineering, architecture, and even social sciences. Today, insulation is a key consideration in design and construction, impacting everything from energy consumption to environmental sustainability.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,152, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.