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insulating

UK
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪŋ/

Translations

insulatingadjective
more insulating
Comp.
most insulating
Super.
UK
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪŋ/
The insulating material in the walls helps keep the house warm during winter.
Le matériau isolant dans les murs aide à garder la maison chaude en hiver.
Additional translations
isolantAu sens de ce qui isole ou met à l’écart.
Synonyms
non-conductive
protective
soundproof
thermal
separating
insulatingnoun
UK
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund/uncountable noun referring to the act or material of insulation
isolationAu sens de l’opération ou du procédé d’isolation.
Proper insulating of the attic will dramatically cut energy bills.
Une bonne isolation du grenier réduira considérablement les factures d’énergie.
Additional translations
isolantAu sens de matériau utilisé pour l’isolation.
Synonyms
insulation
insulator
protective layer
thermal barrier
padding
soundproofing
sealant
heat shield
insulateverb

insulating

Gerund

insulated
Past Simple
insulated
Past Participle
insulating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪt/
US
/ˈɪn.sə.leɪt/
isolerSens physique et figuré.
They insulated the attic to keep the house warm during winter.
Ils ont isolé le grenier pour garder la maison au chaud pendant l’hiver.
Additional translations
calorifugerSurtout pour l’isolation thermique.
Synonyms
shield
protect
safeguard
buffer
isolate
separate
Antonyms
reveal
expose
insulategerund / present participle

insulating

The present participle "insulating" is frequently used attributively (e.g., "insulating foam").
Insulating tape is wrapped around the wires to prevent short circuits.
Un ruban isolant est enroulé autour des fils pour éviter les courts-circuits.
Synonyms
thermal-insulating
heat-insulating
insulating
soundproofing
sheltering
buffering
secluding
protective
shielding
isolating

Definitions

insulatingadjective
Capable of preventing the passage of heat, electricity, or sound.
The insulating material in the walls helps keep the house warm during winter.
Serving to isolate or separate from others.
The insulating effect of the remote location made it difficult for the community to access modern amenities.
insulatingnoun
The act or process of preventing the passage of heat, electricity, or sound, or the material used for this purpose.
Proper insulating of the attic will dramatically cut energy bills.
insulateverb
To cover or surround with a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound, heat, or electricity.
They insulated the attic to keep the house warm during winter.
To isolate or protect from external influences or disturbances.
The celebrity tried to insulate herself from the media frenzy.
insulategerund / present participle
Serving to prevent the passage of heat, sound, or electricity; providing insulation.
Insulating tape is wrapped around the wires to prevent short circuits.
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