Meaning of the word insulate in English

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insulate

US /ˈɪn.sə.leɪt/

UK /ˈɪn.sə.leɪt/

to cover and surround something with a material or substance in order to stop heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering:

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You can insulate a house against heat loss by having the windows double-glazed.

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