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insulation

/ɪnˈsʌlətɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does insulation mean?

noun

Material used to reduce heat transfer between objects or between objects and their surroundings, or the act of reducing heat transfer.

Example

"The insulation in the attic was inadequate, causing the house to be too cold in winter."

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