Insulation: meaning, definitions and examples

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insulation

 

[ หŒษชn.sษ™หˆleษช.สƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building material

Insulation is a material that is used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering an area. It is commonly used in buildings to regulate the temperature and reduce energy consumption.

Synonyms

insulating material, soundproofing, thermal insulation

Examples of usage

  • Proper insulation in your home can help lower your energy bills.
  • The attic was filled with fiberglass insulation to keep the house warm in winter.
  • The insulation in the walls helped to dampen the noise from outside.
Context #2 | Noun

personal protection

Insulation can also refer to protective clothing or gear worn to keep the body warm in cold environments. It is commonly used by outdoor workers, such as construction workers or firefighters, to maintain body heat and prevent hypothermia.

Synonyms

insulated gear, protective clothing, thermal wear

Examples of usage

  • The firefighters put on their insulated jackets before entering the burning building.
  • He wore thick insulation to stay warm during the winter storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "insulation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น isolamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค›เฅ‡เคฆเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Isolierung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ isolasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะทะพะปัั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ izolacja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ–ญ็†ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท isolation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aislamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalฤฑtฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹จ์—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ izolace

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ izolรกcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป็ผ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izolacija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ einangrun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพา›ัˆะฐัƒะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ–แƒแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ izolyasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aislamiento

Etymology

The word 'insulation' originated in the mid-18th century, derived from the Latin word 'insulatus' meaning 'made into an island'. The concept of insulation has evolved over the years, starting with natural materials like wool and straw to modern synthetic materials such as fiberglass and foam. Insulation plays a crucial role in energy efficiency and environmental sustainability in buildings.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,808 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.