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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 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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 "Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)")
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INSULATION STILL BEST WAY TO SAVE ENERGY.(Living)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 10/4/1990; 700+ words
; ...is not insulated. Without insulation, the best heating system...consideration in saving energy is insulation. You can do it yourself...inexpensive, because most insulations are the cheapest building...important, to add to existing insulation. Most attics are accessible...
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Insulation: still best way to cut heat bills
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 10/3/1993; ; 700+ words
; ...time to do the doughnuts, and fall is a good time to do the insulation. Not another story on insulation? When people say "Why?" we say "Why not?" Why not, indeed. Insulation is best way to save heat. You can install a super new heating...
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 "Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA)")
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INSULATION SWITCH WILL COST BOEING, AIRLINES AWAIT FINAL WORD.(Business)
Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 10/16/1998; ; 700+ words
; The announcement that the insulation in as many as 4,724 commercial...drawings to incorporate the new insulation ``as soon as humanly possible...publish the standards for the new insulation test within six months, and that...
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Insulation: Overlooked Opportunities
Magazine article from: Building Operating Management; 10/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; Using the right amount of insulation in a building can save energy and...programs manager with Owens Corning. Insulation helps reduce the amount of energy...they generate. Collectively, the insulation currently installed in buildings...
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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: It's still the best way to take winter in stride and save the budget
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 10/2/1994; ; 700+ words
; Oh no, not another story on insulation! The energy crisis is so long...houses don't have to worry about insulation and other fuel-saving factors...simple answer to a simple question: Insulation is the single most important way...
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INSULATION STILL THE BEST WAY TO SAVE ENERGY
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 9/18/1988; ; 700+ words
; ...it extra warm. But none of us like big heating bills, and insulation can help reduce those winter bills. Insulation is the most effective way to save on heat. Without insulation, the most efficient heating system will not save much heat...
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SIC 5033 Roofing, Siding and Insulation Materials
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
SIC 5033 ROOFING, 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
...PLASTERING, 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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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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SIC 3296 Mineral Wool
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...that make mineral wool and mineral wool insulation products made of such siliceous materials...Companies that primarily make asbestos insulation products are classified in SIC 3292...acoustical board and tile; fiberglass insulation; glass wool; mineral wool roofing...
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