insulate — to protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪnsəˌleɪt/
Korean meaning: 단열하다, 절연하다
Korean pronunciation: **인**설레이트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother insulates herself from modern technology by pretending her smartphone is just a very expensive paperweight.
- The government decided to insulate the economy from external shocks.
- He tried to insulate his coffee cup with ten napkins, creating what looked like a paper sculpture.
insulate
VERB//ˈɪnsəˌleɪt//
to protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound
Workers insulate the attic with thick fiberglass to prevent heat loss
Insulate to stay safe, calculate and regulate!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'insulatus', the past participle of 'insulare', meaning 'to make into an island'. This comes from 'insula' meaning 'island', based on the concept of isolating or separating something.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother insulates herself from modern technology by pretending her smartphone is just a very expensive paperweight.”
“The government decided to insulate the economy from external shocks.”
“He tried to insulate his coffee cup with ten napkins, creating what looked like a paper sculpture.”
“Double-glazed windows help insulate homes from noise pollution.”
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