insulation
/ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/noun
Material fitted in a building to slow heat from escaping or entering.
Example sentences
- “Adding insulation to the attic cut our heating bill in half.”
- “Good insulation keeps the house warm in winter and cool in summer.”
Also figurative: wealth can provide insulation from hardship. The verb 'insulate' takes 'from' or 'against'.
Often confused with insulation
- insulation vs isolation
Related words
foundationThe solid base, usually below ground level, on which a building or other structure rests and is supported.wiringThe network of electrical wires in a building or device.brickworkThe part of a building or other construction built from bricks.plumbingThe network of pipes, taps, tanks, and related fittings that carry water, gas, or waste through a building.plasterA building material that goes on walls and ceilings as a wet paste and hardens into a smooth, solid layer; it is usually based on gypsum, lime, or cement.boilerA machine that heats water or another liquid so the heat can be carried through a system. 