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insulation noun

  /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ , /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
  • Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.
 eriste

insulator noun

  /ˈɪn.s(j)ə.leɪ.tə(ɹ)/
  • A substance that does not transmit heat (thermal insulator), sound (acoustic insulator) or electricity (electrical insulator).
 eriste
  • A non-conductive structure, coating or device that does not transmit sound, heat or electricity (see image)
 eristin, eristys

insulate verb

  /ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/ , /ˈɪnsəleɪt/ , /ˈɪnsʊleɪt/ , /ˈɪnʃʊleɪt/ , [ˈɪns(j)ʊle(ɪ)t]
  • To separate, detach, or isolate.
  • To separate a body or material from others, e.g. by non-conductors to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, etc.
 eristää

insulating adjective

  • That insulates.
 eristävä
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