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insulated

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪd]

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Learn how to use insulated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “physical properties”

(adjective) when something is protected from outside heat, cold, or electricity. Insulated buildings or items keep the temperature inside comfortable by blocking outside changes.

Example

The insulated jacket kept me warm during the winter storm.

Example

The uninsulated walls let the cold air in, making the house chilly.

Example

Is this room insulated well enough to stay warm in winter?

Context: “action”

(verb) to cover or protect something so that it does not lose heat, sound, or electricity. When you insulate a pipe, you keep it from getting too hot or too cold.

Example

They insulated the pipes to prevent them from freezing in winter.

Example

If you don’t insulate those wires, they can cause a short circuit.

Example

Did you remember to insulate the attic before winter arrives?

How to pronounce insulated

Pronunciation: [ˈɪn.sə.leɪ.tɪd]

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