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Look up insulation, insulate, insulated, or insulating in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Insulation may refer to: Thermal insulation, use of materials
Insulation
Minimization of heat transfer
Thermal insulation is the reduction of heat transfer (i.e., the transfer of thermal energy between objects of differing temperature) between objects in
Thermal_insulation
Material to reduce heat transfer in structures
to acoustic insulation, fire insulation, and impact insulation (e.g. for vibrations caused by industrial applications). Often an insulation material will
Building_insulation
Measure of how well an object, per unit of area, resists conductive flow of heat
specifically how well a two-dimensional barrier, such as a layer of insulation, a window, or a complete wall or ceiling, resists the conductive flow
R-value_(insulation)
Thermal insulation by clothing
Clothing insulation is the thermal insulation provided by clothing. Even if the main role of clothing is to protect from the cold, protective clothing
Clothing_insulation
Pipe Insulation is thermal or acoustic insulation used on pipework. Where pipes operate at below-ambient temperatures, the potential exists for water vapour
Pipe_insulation
System for classifying electrical insulation based on maximum safe operating temperature
The electrical insulation system for wires used in generators, electric motors, transformers, and other wire-wound electrical components is divided into
Insulation_system
Material that does not conduct an electric current
current from flowing at normally used voltages, and thus are employed as insulation for electrical wiring and cables. Examples include rubber-like polymers
Insulator_(electricity)
Insulation material
Building insulation materials are the building materials that form the thermal envelope of a building or otherwise reduce heat transfer. Insulation may be
Building_insulation_material
Type of electrical connector
An insulation-displacement contact (IDC), also known as insulation-piercing contact (IPC), is an electrical connector designed to be connected to the
IDC_(electrical_connector)
Methods of reducing heat transfer through a window
Window insulation reduces heat transfer from one side of a window to the other. The U-value is used to refer to the amount of heat that can pass through
Window_insulation
Plant fiber used to insulate
Cellulose insulation is plant fiber used in wall and roof cavities to insulate, draught proof and reduce noise. Building insulation in general is
Cellulose_insulation
Insulation product manufacturer
Knauf Insulation is an international company owned by the Knauf family and is an important manufacturer of insulation products in the US and Europe. The
Knauf_Insulation
Thermal insulation using several thin layers
Multi-layer insulation (MLI) is thermal insulation composed of multiple layers of thin sheets and is often used on spacecraft and cryogenics. Also referred
Multi-layer_insulation
Manufactured rigid thermal insulation product
A vacuum insulated panel (VIP) is a form of thermal insulation consisting of a gas-tight enclosure surrounding a rigid core, from which the air has been
Vacuum_insulated_panel
Irish building materials company
December 2024. The company operates with six divisions; Insulated Panels, Insulation, Light & Air, Water & Energy, and, Data & Flooring, Roof & Waterproofing
Kingspan_Group
Cover fastened onto a mechanical component
A removable insulation blanket is a cover made from layers of thermal insulation materials that is fastened onto a mechanical component to maximize its
Removable_insulation_blanket
Fiber made from spun molten minerals
19th century. Applications include thermal insulation (as both structural insulation and pipe insulation), filtration, soundproofing, and hydroponic
Mineral_wool
Dynamic insulation is a form of insulation where cool outside air flowing through the thermal insulation in the envelope of a building will pick up heat
Dynamic_insulation
Electrical equipment
An insulation monitoring device monitors the ungrounded system between an active phase conductor and earth. It is intended to give an alert (light and
Insulation_monitoring_device
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) is a severe form of localized external corrosion that occurs in carbon and low alloy steel equipment that has been insulated
Corrosion_under_insulation
Top covering of a building
To provide thermal insulation. Most modern commercial/industrial roof assemblies incorporate insulation boards or batt insulation. In most cases, the
Roof
UK government energy efficiency scheme
The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) was an initiative launched by the UK government to enhance efficient energy use in residential properties. The
Great British Insulation Scheme
Great_British_Insulation_Scheme
Paper used as electrical insulation
Electrical insulation papers are specific types of paper that are used as electrical insulation. They are used in many applications due to the outstanding
Electrical_insulation_paper
Cork thermal insulation refers to the use of cork as a material to provide thermal insulation against heat transfer. Cork is suitable as thermal insulator
Cork_thermal_insulation
Cable used for electric power transmission at high voltage
and insulation. Cables are considered to be fully insulated. This means that they have a fully rated insulation system that will consist of insulation, semi-con
High-voltage_cable
Topics referred to by the same term
Super-insulation systems may refer to: Superinsulation, for houses Multi-layer insulation, for spacecraft This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Super-insulation_systems
Energy conservation measure for buildings
An external wall insulation system (or EWIS) is a thermally insulated, protective, and decorative exterior cladding procedure involving the use of expanded
External_wall_insulation
Non-load bearing building cladding
Exterior insulation and finish system (EIFS) is a general class of non-load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated
Exterior insulation finishing system
Exterior_insulation_finishing_system
Type of wall with a hollow center
wall construction, cavity insulation is typically added. This construction makes it possible to add a continuous insulation layer between the two wythes
Cavity_wall
Building insulation material
Wool insulation is made from sheep wool fibres that are either mechanically held together or bonded using between 5% and 20% recycled polyester adhesive
Wool_insulation
Methods to reduce sound pressure
within a cavity (wall, floor, or ceiling insulation), serving a dual purpose along with their thermal insulation properties. Both fibrous and porous absorption
Soundproofing
This is a list of insulation materials used around the world. Typical R-values are given for various materials and structures as approximations based on
List_of_insulation_materials
Brand of insulation materials
PrimaLoft is a brand of patented synthetic microfiber thermal insulation material that was developed for the United States Army in the 1980s. PrimaLoft
PrimaLoft
Material used for thermal insulation
diverse applications, polyurethane foams are primarily used for thermal insulation and as a cushioning material in mattresses, upholstered furniture or as
Polyurethane_foam
Cement-based thermal and acoustic insulation
Cementitious foam insulation is a cement-based thermal and acoustic insulation, with an R-value similar to that of fiberglass. It is installed as a foam
Cementitious_foam_insulation
Insulating material made from fibers of glass
between the glass, and these small air pockets result in high thermal insulation properties. Glass wool is produced in rolls or slabs, with different thermal
Glass_wool
Watertight clothing that seals the wearer from cold and hazardous liquids
drysuit provides the wearer with environmental protection by way of thermal insulation and exclusion of water, and is worn by divers, boaters, water sports enthusiasts
Dry_suit
Pants/trousers made from denim or dungaree cloth
Jeans are a type of trousers made from denim or dungaree cloth. Often the term "jeans" refers to a particular style of trousers, called "blue jeans", with
Jeans
Academic journal
IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published bimonthly by the Institute of Electrical and
IEEE Transactions on Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation
IEEE_Transactions_on_Dielectrics_and_Electrical_Insulation
Tool used to strip electrical insulation from electric wires
wire stripper is a small, hand-held device used to strip the electrical insulation from electric wires. A simple manual crimping/wire stripper tool is a
Wire_stripper
Type of plastic reinforced by glass fiber
gas content of the material was replaced by plastic. This reduced the insulation properties to values typical of the plastic, but now for the first time
Fiberglass
Adhesive electrical insulation
stretches well and gives effective and long-lasting insulation. Electrical tape for class H insulation is made of fiberglass cloth. A wide variety of electrical
Electrical_tape
Localized dielectric breakdown under high voltage stress
epoxy insulation or bubbles in transformer oil. Protracted partial discharge can erode solid insulation and eventually lead to breakdown of insulation. PD
Partial_discharge
(36 °C) weather and involved daily exposure to toxic silica dust and insulation materials. In the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver, residents have
List of 2026 FIFA World Cup controversies
List_of_2026_FIFA_World_Cup_controversies
Space Shuttle heat shielding system
were replaced by this type. Flexible Insulation Blankets (FIB), a quilted, flexible blanket-like surface insulation. Used where reentry temperature was
Space Shuttle thermal protection system
Space_Shuttle_thermal_protection_system
Large door on a garage that accommodates vehicles entering and exiting
PVC, and polyethylene. Some manufacturers incorporate polyurethane foam insulation within the door panel(s). A garage door opener is a motorized mechanism
Garage_door
Hollow electrical insulator
insulation, when any earthed material is present. As the strength of the electrical field increases, leakage paths may develop within the insulation.
Bushing_(electrical)
Biocomposite material used for construction and insulation
sand, or pozzolans, which is used as a material for construction and insulation. It is marketed under names like Hempcrete, Canobiote, Canosmose, Isochanvre
Hempcrete
Building material
a chemical product used in construction and engineering primarily as insulation and as a filler material. It is produced as a liquid but quickly expands
Spray_foam
2001 terror attacks in the U.S.
since the plane's impact had stripped off much of the structure's thermal insulation, the heat from a typical office fire would have softened and weakened
September_11_attacks
Impact insulation class (also known as Impact Isolation Class, or IIC) is an integer-number rating of how well a building floor attenuates impact sounds
Impact_insulation_class
2013–14 Australian inquiry
The Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program was a Royal Commission established by the Australian government pursuant to the Royal Commissions
Royal Commission into the Home Insulation Program
Royal_Commission_into_the_Home_Insulation_Program
Group of phyllosilicate minerals
splittings, built-up mica is used primarily as an electrical insulation material. Mica insulation is used in high-temperature and fire-resistant power cables
Mica
Construction element consisting of at least two glass plates
provides the bulk of the insulation effect. It can be filled with air, but argon is often used as it gives far superior insulation, and sometimes other gases
Insulated_glazing
Electrical pre-breakdown phenomenon
phenomenon in solid insulation. It is a damaging process due to partial discharges and progresses through the stressed dielectric insulation, in a path resembling
Electrical_treeing
Slot insulation is the common name for shielding material used for the rotor inside a power generator. The slot insulation process for electric motors
Slot_insulation
Hydrous phyllosilicate mineral
Partition designs), thermal insulation, and acoustic performance. Expanded vermiculite has also been used as thermal insulation in the attics and walls of
Vermiculite
Electrical appliance manufacturing industry protection classes
have no protective-earth connection and feature only a single level of insulation between live parts and exposed metalwork. If permitted at all, Class 0
Appliance_classes
British manufacturing company
for electrical power applications. Megger is known for its electrical insulation testers. It supplies products related to the following areas: cable fault
Megger
Electrical installation of cabling
hardened insulation to flake off the conductors. Rubber insulation further inside the cable often is in better condition than the insulation exposed at
Electrical_wiring
Garment worn to provide thermal protection while wet
insulation and protection from abrasion, ultraviolet exposure, and stings from marine organisms. It also contributes extra buoyancy. The insulation properties
Wetsuit
Nontransparent thermosetting polymer
(21–32 °C). Urea-formaldehyde foam insulation (UFFI) commercialisation dates to the 1930s as a synthetic insulation with thermal conductivity of 0.0343
Urea-formaldehyde
Method of insulating a building
retrofitting that dramatically reduces heat loss (and gain) by using much higher insulation levels and airtightness than average. Superinsulation is one of the ancestors
Superinsulation
Turkish Empire (c. 1299–1922)
also as a hanging on walls and doorways, where they provided additional insulation. They were also commonly donated to mosques, which often amassed large
Ottoman_Empire
Sound insulation measure
The sound reduction index is used to measure the level of sound insulation provided by a structure such as a wall, window, door, or ventilator. It is defined
Sound_reduction_index
Trademarked brand for extruded polystyrene
manufactured to provide continuous building insulation board used in walls, roofs, and foundations as thermal insulation and as a water barrier. This material
Styrofoam
Chemical compound
of charred material by friction (ablation) also contribute to vehicle insulation, by mechanically carrying away the heat absorbed in those materials. Bakelite
Phenol_formaldehyde_resin
Defunct Canadian comic book publisher
Aircel in the mid-1980s. Aircel was originally a manufacturer of foam insulation. When the government discontinued its contract with the company, employee
Aircel_Comics
2017 fatal fire in West London
leading to overheating that ignited the insulation of wires, causing a short circuit. (The wire insulation was PVC, which Glover said is typically rated
Grenfell_Tower_fire
Test to ensure electrical insulators work under required conditions
test, or insulation test) is an electrical safety test performed on a component or product to determine the effectiveness of its insulation. The test
Dielectric_withstand_test
Low-THC cannabis plant
including paper, rope, textiles, clothing, biodegradable plastics, paint, insulation, biofuel, food, and animal feed. Although chemotype I cannabis and hemp
Hemp
Type of plastic typically used for thermal insulation
thermoset plastic typically produced as a foam and used as rigid thermal insulation. The starting materials are similar to those used in polyurethane (PUR)
Polyisocyanurate
American manufacturer of building materials
Owens Corning is an American company that develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites and related products. It is the world's
Owens_Corning
Coated wire for construction of coils
enameled wire is a copper or aluminium wire coated with a very thin layer of insulation. It is used in the construction of transformers, inductors, motors, generators
Magnet_wire
Testing to ensure the compliance of electrical systems with safety standards
larger voltage may be applied. An insulation resistance test (IR test) measures the electrical resistance of insulation by applying a voltage between two
Electrical_safety_testing
Improvised shelter
ferns and similar material for waterproofing and duff (leaf litter) for insulation. Modern bivouacs often involve the use of one- or two-person tents but
Bivouac_shelter
Brand of thermal insulation used in clothing
Thinsulate is a brand of synthetic fiber thermal insulation used in winter clothing. The word is a portmanteau of the words thin and insulate, and is trademarked
Thinsulate
Measurement of sound permeability
with ASTM E336. Sound Isolation and Sound Insulation are used interchangeably, though the term "Insulation" is preferred outside the US. The term "sound
Sound_transmission_class
Machine to increase pressure of gas by reducing its volume
or expansion more closely model real life when a compressor has good insulation, a large gas volume, or a short time scale (i.e., a high power level)
Compressor
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2022 to 2024
duty, removed VAT on energy saving equipment (such as solar panels and insulation) and reduced national insurance payments for small businesses and, while
Rishi_Sunak
Standard-sized block used in construction
may be produced with hollow centers (cores) to reduce weight, improve insulation and provide an interconnected void into which concrete can be poured to
Concrete_block
German building and insulation materials company
in Duisburg, Germany, develops, manufactures and markets building and insulation materials. In October 2025, Holcim Group agreed to acquire Xella for €1
Xella
Carcinogenic fibrous silicate mineral
fireplace cement, heat-, fire-, and acid-resistant gaskets, pipe insulation, ceiling insulation, fireproof drywall, flooring, roofing, lawn furniture, and drywall
Asbestos
Weatherproofing a building; protecting it from harsh weather
distinct from building insulation, although building insulation requires weatherization for proper functioning. Many types of insulation can be thought of
Weatherization
Foam and insulation company based in Luxembourg
Armacell is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial foams and flexible insulation materials, based in Luxembourg. It has over 3,100 employees and 26 production
Armacell
Common synthetic polymer
PVC softer and more flexible. It is used in plumbing, electrical cable insulation, flooring, signage, phonograph records, inflatable products, and in rubber
Polyvinyl_chloride
Australian asbestos contamination incident
Fluffy", a nickname coined in the 1990s for Asbestosfluf Insulations, and its successor J&H Insulation. The former was run by Canberra businessman Dirk Jansen
Mr_Fluffy
Building method that uses bales of straw
bales of straw (usually wheat straw) as structural elements, building insulation, or both. This construction method is commonly used in natural building
Straw-bale_construction
Structure made of three layers
ACPs are frequently used for external cladding or facades of buildings, insulation, and signage. ACP is mainly used for external and internal architectural
Sandwich_panel
Cooling of air in an enclosed space
cooling, evaporative cooling, selective shading, windcatchers, and thermal insulation. Air conditioning dates back to prehistory. Double-walled living quarters
Air_conditioning
American building thermal comfort standard
Appendix F: Use of Metabolic Rate Data Informative Appendix G: Clothing Insulation Informative Appendix H: Comfort Zone Methods Informative Appendix I: Local
ASHRAE_55
Polymer film coated with a layer of metal
purposes and food packaging, and also for specialty applications including insulation and electronics. Metallization is performed using a physical vapor deposition
Metallized_film
Ohmmeter used to measure the electrical resistance of insulators
A megohmmeter or insulation resistance tester, is a special type of ohmmeter used to measure the electrical resistance of insulators. Insulating components
Megohmmeter
Danish company
headquarters in Copenhagen. Rockwool was the world's largest maker of insulation materials in 2009, but had fallen to the second largest by 2016. As of
Rockwool_International
Voltage at which insulator becomes conductive
failure at a given voltage is so low it is considered, when designing insulation, that the material will not fail at this voltage. Two different breakdown
Breakdown_voltage
Thermal insulation in snow structures
frigid environments. The effect is primarily due to two factors–thermal insulation and body heat. An igloo is a type of shelter constructed with snow blocks
Igloo_effect
Construction material
fields of pavement backfill, antifreeze subgrade, thermal insulation roof, floor sound insulation and marine floating structure. In particular, it has a
Expanded_polystyrene_concrete
boards are used in a wide range of applications, e.g., thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, indoor decoration, etc. Historical brand names include Ceban
Mineral bonded wood wool board
Mineral_bonded_wood_wool_board
Rigid panel insulation, also referred to as continuous insulation, can be made from foam plastics such as polyurethane (PUR), polyisocyanurate (PIR),
Rigid_panel
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Girl/Female
British, English
Pretty; Beautiful
Female
Dutch
, pearl.
Girl/Female
American, Australian, Chinese, Christian, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Latin, Swedish
Like a Horn; Horned; Form of Cornelius
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : habitational name from Dallas, a place near Forres, probably named from British dol ‘meadow’ (Gaelic dail) + gwas ‘dwelling’ (Gaelic fas). The surname is also established in County Derry in Ireland.English : habitational name from a place named from Old English dæl or Old Norse dalr ‘valley’ + hūs ‘house’, for example Dalehouse in North Yorkshire, or a topographic name with the same meaning.
Boy/Male
Italian American
From the angel.
Boy/Male
Indian
King to All Teachers
Boy/Male
Muslim
Victor
Boy/Male
Norse American Spanish English German Teutonic
Hero.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
The Beauty of Music
Girl/Female
Muslim
Dark beauty, Night
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n.
Leakage or loss of currents from the conducting wires, caused by defective insulation.
n.
The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
n.
The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity or of heat; also, the state of a body so separated.
n.
The act of isolating, or the state of being isolated; insulation; separation; loneliness.
n.
The state or quality of being an island or consisting of islands; insulation.