🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

matériau d'isolation

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ma-te-ri-al dee-zo-la-syon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Insulation Material/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən ˈmɛt.ər.ɪəl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Le matériau d'isolation est essentiel pour l'efficacité énergétique."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A substance used to prevent the transfer of heat, sound, or electricity.

    "The house was built with high-quality insulation material to reduce energy costs."
  2. 2

    Any material that provides insulation in construction or manufacturing.

    "Fiberglass is a common insulation material used in residential buildings."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'insulation' originates from the Latin word 'insulatio', meaning 'a being set apart'. The word 'material' comes from the Latin 'materialis', meaning 'of matter'. The combination reflects the concept of materials used to create a barrier against heat, sound, or electricity, evolving through the industrial era to encompass various modern applications.

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