In`su*la"tion (?), n.

1.

The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.

2. (Elec. & Thermotics)

The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity or of heat; also, the state of a body so separated.

 

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In`su*la"tion, n.

The material or substance used in insulating.

 

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