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in·su·late
/ ˈins(y)əˌlāt/
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v. [tr.] (often be insulated)
1.
protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound:
the room was heavily insulated against all outside noise.
∎
prevent the passage of electricity to or from (something) by covering it in nonconducting material:
the case is carefully insulated to prevent short circuits.
∎ fig.
protect from the unpleasant effects or elements of something:
he claims that the service is complacent and insulated from outside pressures.
2. archaic
make (land) into an island:
the village was insulated by every flood of the river.
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Insulation Materials (UK) - Portfolio Analysis: An In-depth Report Analysing the UK Insulation Materials Market.
M2 Presswire; 8/5/2008; 700+ words
; ...INSTALLATIONS - COSYTHERM - ACORN INSULATION - COSYTOP THERMAL INSULATIONS - ACOUSTIC AND INSULATION MATERIALS - COULSON RESTORATION...INSULATIONS - ENCON GROUP - C P INSULATIONS (HOLDINGS) - ENCON INSULATION - C P INSULATIONS (NORTH WEST...
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Insulation Materials (UK) - Portfolio Analysis: an in-Depth Report Analysing the UK Insulation Materials Market.(Industry overview)
Business Wire; 8/5/2008; 700+ words
; ...Installations - Cosytherm - Acorn Insulation - Cosytop Thermal Insulations - Acoustic and Insulation Materials - Coulson Restoration...Insulations - Encon Group - C P Insulations (Holdings) - Encon Insulation - C P Insulations (North West...
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Insulation: EPS and XPS: with today's design-oriented goals of sustainability and energy efficiency, the proper use of insulation is becoming more important than ever. There are many different ways to insulate a building, and there are dozens of insulation assemblies in existence.(SMARTER BUILDINGS: BUILDING ENVELOPE: INSULATION)
Magazine article from: Buildings; 6/1/2009; 700+ words
; ...roofing assemblies where the insulation is used to create slope for...membrane is placed over the insulation and ballasted with rock...other material. Polystyrene insulations can be used in asphalt built...must be made to protect the insulation from heat (i.e. hot bitumen...
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Insulation.(PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT)
Magazine article from: Qualified Remodeler; 3/1/2006; 700+ words
; ...minimizes air infiltration and provides an insulation barrier for maximum energy efficiency...patented, contoured foam support and insulation system precisely configured to fit the...OMITTED] 3. Super R Plus from Innovative Insulation is used as insulation against radiant...
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+(via+Knight-Ridder%2fTribune+News+Service) "The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service)")
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Insulation is passport to making home comfortable and efficient.
Newspaper article from: The Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.) (via Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service); 7/2/2003; 700+ words
; ...questions, odds are good that your home needs more insulation. Insulation is a critical component in protecting a home. It...spending a few hundred dollars on bringing your insulation to the recommended level for your area can pay off...
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Insulation materials.(Engineering materials)
Magazine article from: Chemical Engineering; 9/15/2004; 700+ words
; Insulation, asbestos replacement Cogebi, Inc...Refractory Composites, Inc., Florida, NY Insulation, block Cell-U-Foam Corp., Fresno...Moravia, NY NAIMA (North American Insulation Manufacturers Association), Alexandria...
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INSULATION BUILDS VALUE IN ROOM ADDITIONS
PR Newswire; 3/3/1992; 700+ words
; INSULATION BUILDS VALUE IN ROOM ADDITIONS TOLEDO...addition, such as painting and installing insulation, will allow you to invest more money...fact, installing fiber glass blanket insulation in your addition yourself can also provide...
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Insulation materials under electrical pulse stress.(Report)
Magazine article from: Annals of DAAAM & Proceedings; 1/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...the reliability of the electric motor insulation systems. This research deals with the searching for the proper insulation system in such as conditions. Key words: pulse stress, power inverter, insulation system, composite material. 1. INTRODUCTION...
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Insulation or hvac system failure?
Magazine article from: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News; 2/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...problems surface in a building. The typical insulation system consists of the insulation, attachment pins or clips, the vapor barrier...seal the joints. Unless each aspect of the insulation system is specified and installed correctly...
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Insulation old hat? Not when it saves heating costs
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 9/13/1998; ; 700+ words
; Ho hum. Insulation again? It may be old...who know nothing about insulation or whose houses are not...dealing with any kind of insulation, wear a mask and protective...floor. There are rigid insulations such as Styrofoam or...
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SIC 5033 Roofing, Siding and Insulation Materials
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
SIC 5033ROOFING, SIDING AND INSULATION MATERIALS This industry consists...and siding (except wood) and insulation materials. Such establishments...felts and coatings; fiberglass insulation materials; roofing, asphalt...
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SIC 1742 Plastering, Drywall, Acoustical, and Insulation
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...1742PLASTERING, DRYWALL, ACOUSTICAL, AND INSULATION This category is comprised of special...or in the installation of drywall and insulation. Activities include taping and finishing drywall, applying solar-reflecting insulation film, installing lathing, and constructing...
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Specialty Products & Insulation Co.
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Specialty Products & Insulation Co. 1097 Commercial Avenue East Petersburg...235420 Drywall, Plastering, Acoustical, and Insulation Contractors Specialty Products & Insulation Co. (SPI) is a privately owned company located...
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insulation
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
insulation , use of materials or devices to inhibit...and its escape. The very effective insulation in a vacuum bottle results almost entirely...wet materials can become conductors, insulation must often be waterproof. Ordinary...
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SIG plc
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
...1956 as Sheffield Insulations Limited Employees...Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant...1956 as Sheffield Insulations Limited, SIG is...in the company. Insulation Origins in the...fiberglass as an insulation material. Norman...company Sheffield Insulations Limited, in 1956...
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