insulation

/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/C1Loopy word list, level 6 · Master

Definition

  • n. the state of being isolated or detached
  • n. the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity

Word forms

Plural
insulations

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The insulation in the walls keeps the house warm during the winter.