01 n. The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
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The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.
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The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity or of heat; also, the state of a body so separated.(Elec. & Thermotics)
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The material or substance used to insulate from either electrical or thermal conduction; as, fiberglass is used as thermal insulation in the walls and roofs of houses.