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the state of being isolated or detached; "the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel" insulating material: a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
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A nonconducting material designed to reduce the transfer of energy or electric current between two materials.
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Generally, any material which slows down or retards the flow or transfer of heat. Building insulation types are classified according to form as loose-fill, flexible, rigid, reflective, and foamed-in-place. All types are rated according to their ability to resist heat flow (R-Value). In electrical contracting, rubber, thermoplastic, or asbestos wire covering. The thickness of insulation varies with wire size and type of material, application or other code limitations.
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A material which will not conduct electricity and is suitable for surrounding conductors to prevent the flow of current.
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A material of low thermal conductivity used to reduce heat losses.
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