thermal insulation
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- noun
- /ˈθɜrməl ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/
- Specialized
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aislante térmico
- Proper thermal insulation helps maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the year.
Examples
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These include good thermal insulation, relative lightness of weight, and low pressure when stacked against a wall.
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Houses include eco features such as solar panels, sun pipes, and thermal insulation.
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Conditions should be more comfortable, however, with more space and better noise and thermal insulation.
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The tops and sides of the cells are covered with layers of solid cryolite, which also act as thermal insulation.
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The material acts as a concrete mold for structural walls and also doubles as a thermal insulation layer.
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The Lindner group is known to provide quality thermal insulation services that could considerably increase the convenience of the particular interior associated with a building.
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Two captive air layers approximately 10 inches thick, maintained under pressure, provide thermal insulation.
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It lacked the thermal insulation found on commercial airliners.
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Thermal insulation contractors are normally hired as well as used in civil engineering for constructing buildings that are not only sturdy but also incredibly comfortable to use.
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The house stays warm in winter thanks to the thermal insulation in the walls.
Synonyms
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Material that reduces the passage of heat, sound, or electricity
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A material like glass that does not let electricity or heat pass through
Antonyms
How Insulating
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and predictably built from 'thermal' (related to heat) + 'insulation' (material that reduces transfer), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to materials/methods that reduce heat transfer. This noun-noun composition is cross-linguistically common (e.g., Spanish 'aislamiento térmico'), reinforcing its transparency for B1 learners.
Etymology
The phrase thermal insulation comes from a clear image: thermal means 'heat' and insulation is like a warm coat or foam that keeps heat in or out. That's why thermal insulation means material that helps 'keep temperatures stable' by stopping heat from moving between places.