Meaning & Definition of Insulation in English
English⟶
Insulation
/ɪnsəleʃən/
noun
1. The state of being isolated or detached
- "The insulation of england was preserved by the english channel"
synonym:
- insulation,
- insularity,
- insularism,
- detachment
2. A material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
synonym:
- insulating material,
- insulant,
- insulation
3. The act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
synonym:
- insulation
Examples of using
This packaging material provides heat insulation.
The disadvantage of excellent insulation is that it quickly leads to overheating.