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An outer covering or material used to insulate or protect something
“The fire would remain on the outside of the thick containment walls, the concrete of which would act as thick insulation to protect the structural steel.”
An insulator or material used to prevent the conduction of electricity, heat, or sound
“The north wall is filled with Styrofoam insulation to stop heat loss.”
Material used to pad or line something to act as an insulator
“Insulation in the form of wood shavings, flax boon and combings, dry peat, or other material is planned for the walls.”
An act or state of being isolated from others
“Their sudden exposure to this uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous way of life intensified their insulation from society at large.”
An act or state of protecting someone or something, typically through insulation
“The unprecedented insulation from danger and discomfort reinforced the sense that life had become too soft, too civilized.”
The presence of excess fat in a person or animal
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