laggingnoun [ U ]
uk/ˈlæɡ.ɪŋ/us/ˈlæɡ.ɪŋ/a thick layer of material used to cover pipes, water tanks (= large containers), and other surfaces in order to stop heat from escaping or water from freezing
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