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Pronunciation / Transliteration: isolation
"L'isolation de la maison doit être améliorée avant l'hiver."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The action of insulating something, or the state of being insulated, especially regarding the prevention of the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound.
"Good roof insulation can significantly reduce your heating bills."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'insulation' originates from the Latin word 'insulatio', meaning 'a being set apart or isolated'. It evolved through Middle French 'insulation' in the 19th century, reflecting a shift towards its modern usage in contexts of thermal and electrical resistance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Insulation" is said worldwide
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isolation
Transliteration: isolation
"L'isolation de la maison doit être améliorée avant l'hiver."
Isolierung
Transliteration: Isolierung
"Die Isolierung des Daches hält das Haus im Winter warm."
isolamento
Transliteration: isolamento
"Un buon isolamento termico fa risparmiare energia."
aislamiento
Transliteration: aislamiento
"El aislamiento acústico de esta habitación es excelente."
isolamento
Transliteration: isolamento
"O isolamento térmico ajuda a manter a casa fresca no verão."
रोधन
Transliteration: rodhan
"दीवारों में अच्छा रोधन तापमान को नियंत्रित रखता है।"
绝缘
Transliteration: juéyuán
"电线需要良好的绝缘层以防止触电。"
단열
Transliteration: danyeol
"이 건물은 단열이 잘 되어 있어 난방비가 적게 든다."
断熱
Transliteration: dannetsu
"壁の断熱性能を高めることで省エネになります。"
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