insulation

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A noun referring to a material or state that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat, sound, or electricity, or the act of isolating or protecting something with such material.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее материал или состояние, которое уменьшает или предотвращает передачу тепла, звука или электричества, а также действие по изоляции или защите чего-либо с помощью такого материала.esSustantivo que designa un material o estado que reduce o impide la transmisión de calor, sonido o electricidad, así como la acción de aislar o proteger algo con dicho material.frNom désignant un matériau ou un état qui réduit ou empêche le transfert de chaleur, de son ou d'électricité, ainsi que l'action d'isoler ou de protéger quelque chose au moyen d'un tel matériau.deSubstantiv, das einen Stoff oder Zustand bezeichnet, der die Übertragung von Wärme, Schall oder Elektrizität verringert oder verhindert, sowie die Handlung, etwas mit einem solchen Stoff zu isolieren oder zu schützen.ptSubstantivo que designa o material ou o estado que reduz ou impede a passagem de calor, som ou eletricidade, bem como o ato de isolar ou proteger algo com esse material.zh名词，指能减少或阻止热、声或电传递的材料或状态，也指用这种材料进行隔离或保护的行为。arاسم يدل على مادة أو حالة تقلل من انتقال الحرارة أو الصوت أو الكهرباء أو تمنعه، وكذلك عملية عزل شيء أو حمايته بمثل هذه المادة.

1. State of isolation B2 formal

   The condition of being separated or detached from others.

   • The remote village enjoyed a peaceful insulation from modern life.
   • His insulation from the outside world was self-imposed.
   • The insulation of the patient was necessary to prevent infection.

   ruИзоляцияesaislamientofrÉtat d'isolementdeIsolationptIsolamentozh隔离arعزل

   Synonyme: detachmentisolationquarantineseclusionsegregationseparationsequestrationsolitude

   Antonyme: connectionexposureinteractioninvolvement

2. Thermal or acoustic material B1 formal technical

   A material used to reduce or prevent the transfer of heat, sound, or electricity.

   • Fiberglass is a common type of insulation used in homes.
   • The walls were filled with foam insulation to keep the house warm.
   • Sound insulation in the studio prevented noise from leaking out.

   ruИзоляцияesAislamiento térmico o acústicofrisolant (matériau)deDämmungptIsolamentozh保温材料arعزل حراري وصوتي

   Synonyme: insulantlaggingpadding

3. Protective covering B1 formal technical

   The act of surrounding something with a material that blocks the transmission of heat, sound, or electricity.

   • Proper insulation of electrical wires is crucial for safety.
   • The insulation of the pipes prevented them from freezing in winter.
   • They added extra insulation to the attic to reduce energy costs.

   ruИзоляцияesAislamiento protectorfrIsolation (protectrice)deIsolierungptIsolamentozh绝缘arالعزل

   Synonyme: barrierbuffercoveringlaggingliningpaddingprotection

   Antonyme: conductionexposuretransmission

• insulations plural form
• insulations' possessive plural form
• insulation's possessive singular form