insulation

== English == === Etymology === From insulate + -ion. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ (US) IPA(key): /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ Rhymes: -eɪʃən === Noun === insulation (countable and uncountable, plural insulations) The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation. The state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation. Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building. (engineering) The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound (engineering) The state of a body so separated. (electricity) a medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====