insulation
/ɪnsjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n
/noun [mass noun]
1The action of insulating something: keep your home warmer through insulation...
- The work will include new stairs, full disabled access via a lift, plus new wiring, heating, insulation, toilet facilities, storage and office space.
- However, asbestos was applied for heat insulation in the factory.
- New homes need to provide for disabled access, and better sound and heat insulation which so often can not be achieved in older buildings.
1.1The state of being insulated: his comparative insulation from the world...
- New doors have opened, allowing us to choose paths that free us from that insulation and isolation.
- The potential effects of isolation and insulation intrigue me.
Synonyms
protection, defence, shelter, screen, cushion, shield, shielding, safe keeping, safeguarding;
isolation, segregation, separation, setting apart, sequestration, closeting, detachment, exclusion, quarantine
1.2Material used to insulate something: fit insulation to all exposed pipes...
- These do-it-yourself instructions cover installation of batts and blankets, loose-fill or poured-in materials, rigid boards, and reflective insulations.
- Manufacturers are examining ways of using cementitious or fibrous core insulating materials in place of the plastic insulations.
- Cellulose, fiberglass, and rock wool loose-fill insulations are good choices for many insulation projects.
Synonyms
lagging, blanket, jacket, wrap