word
Insulation
Ih-nsuh-LAY-shuhn
/ˌɪnsʌˈleɪʃʌn/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
insulation
Dictionary meaning
The act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity.
Examples
- The insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel.
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