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insulating

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪŋ/

insulatingadjective

more insulating

Comp.

most insulating

Super.

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

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Translations

isolant

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

insulatingnoun

/ˈɪn.sjʊ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

/ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪŋ/

Gerund/uncountable noun referring to the act or material of insulation

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

insulation

insulator

protective layer

thermal barrier

padding

soundproofing

sealant

heat shield

insulateverb

insulating

ing-form

insulated

Past Simple

insulated

Past Participle

insulating

ing-form

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Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

insulategerund / present participle

insulating

The present participle "insulating" is frequently used attributively (e.g., "insulating foam").

Translations

isolant

Insulating tape is wrapped around the wires to prevent short circuits.

Un ruban isolant est enroulé autour des fils pour éviter les courts-circuits.

Definitions

Serving to prevent the passage of heat, sound, or electricity; providing insulation.

Insulating tape is wrapped around the wires to prevent short circuits.

Synonyms

insulatepast participle

Definitions

Provided with insulation; protected or isolated by means of an insulating material.

An insulated mug keeps beverages hot for several hours.

Separated or detached from outside influences; sheltered.

Raised on a remote island, she led an insulated life away from modern society.