Insulator

Insulator

A material that blocks or slows down the passage of sound, heat, or electricity. Rubber is a good insulator of electricity.

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To place in a detached state or situation.

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The act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity. The material for this purpose.

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A material that blocks heat, electricity, or sound. The walls of houses are lined with insulation to limit heat loss.

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