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insulationthe process of covering something to prevent the loss of heat, sound, or electricity

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of covering something to prevent the loss of heat, sound, or electricity

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/

Korean meaning: 열, 소음, 전기 등의 손실을 막기 위해 덮는 과정이나 물질; 단열재, 절연체

Korean pronunciation: 인설**레이**션

Example Sentences

  • The penguin complained that his igloo's insulation was so good, he couldn't hear the pizza delivery guy knocking.
  • Poor insulation in the attic caused our heating bills to skyrocket last winter.
  • The electrician double-checked the wire insulation before declaring the house safe from getting a shocking surprise.

insulation

NOUN

//ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən//

the process of covering something to prevent the loss of heat, sound, or electricity

insulation concept
💡 Concept

the process of covering something to prevent the loss of heat, sound, or electricity

insulation rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Installing insulation while watching the constellation

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌɪnsjəˈleɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootinsul
Suffix--ation

Origin

라틴어에서 온 단어로, '섬'을 뜻하는 'insula'에서 파생되었습니다. 마치 무인도처럼 외부와 격리시킨다는 의미에서 단열의 개념이 생겨났습니다.

🎵Rhyme

installationconstellationulation
installation
constellation
ulation

🔗Collocations

thermal insulation
sound insulation
electrical insulation
install insulation
foam insulation
adequate insulation

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The penguin complained that his igloo's insulation was so good, he couldn't hear the pizza delivery guy knocking.

Poor insulation in the attic caused our heating bills to skyrocket last winter.

😄 Fun example

The electrician double-checked the wire insulation before declaring the house safe from getting a shocking surprise.

Modern buildings require high-quality insulation to meet energy efficiency standards.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

isolationpaddingbarrierprotectioncovering

Antonyms

conductiontransmissionexposure

Related

insulatethermalsoundproofweatherproofenergy-efficient

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