insulation

/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
noun
  1. Material used to stop heat, sound, or electricity from passing through.
    • The attic needs more insulation to keep the house warm in winter.
    • They installed foam insulation around the pipes to prevent freezing.
    • Sound insulation in the walls helps reduce noise between apartments.
  2. The act or process of protecting something from heat, sound, or electricity.
    • Proper insulation of electrical wires is essential for safety.
    • The insulation of the building was completed last month.
    • We learned about heat insulation in our science class.
  3. A state of being separated or protected from outside influences.
    • The country's political insulation kept it out of the conflict.
    • Emotional insulation can sometimes protect you from getting hurt.
    • Living in a small town gave her a kind of insulation from the stress of city life.
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