insulation

[ in-suh-ley-shuh n, ins-yuh- ]

/ ˌɪn səˈleɪ ʃən, ˌɪns yə- /

material used for insulating.

the act of insulating.

the state of being insulated.

Origin of insulation

First recorded in 1790–1800; insulate + -ion

pre·in·su·la·tion, noun

Fallen trees are filled with insulation, film tape, and in one occasion a bed.

Oklahoma Tornado Levels Moore 7-Eleven; Heroes Emerge to Save Injured |Christine Pelisek |May 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
In effect, companies from Apple on down are using cash as a form of insulation.

Apple Has $137 Billion in Cash, Shareholders Aren’t Pleased |Daniel Gross |February 8, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The demise of Gaddafi adds a much-needed layer of insulation against GOP attacks as the 2012 campaign heats up.

Should Obama Get Credit? |Eleanor Clift, Daniel Stone |October 21, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
I just filled it up with anything I could find—extra clothing, insulation from the ruptured tube, a few utensils.

Spillthrough |Daniel F. Galouye

In addition he should complete his insulation by standing on a dry board, or a thick piece of dry paper or on a dry coat.

How Girls Can Help Their Country |Juliette Low
In order that we may fully comprehend the nature of an insulation, let us make clear a few facts concerning conductors in general.

The Invention of the Track Circuit |American Railway Association
Outside wires are never a hazard because they are covered with insulation when they are installed.

Electricity for the 4-H Scientist |Eric B. Wilson
The materials were at hand; a special foam plastic is used as insulation from the chill of the lunar substrata.

Hail to the Chief |Gordon Randall Garrett

insulation

/ (ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən) /

Also called: insulant (ˈɪnsjʊlənt) material used to insulate a body, device, or region

the act or process of insulating