insulate
Shield from temperature
To insulate is to surround something with material that prevents the passage of heat, electricity, or sound: We insulated the attic to cut heating costs.
The word extends to protection from unwanted influences generally: Her wealth insulated her from everyday concerns.
An insular mindset is closed off from outside ideas—insulated from different perspectives.
Heat you feel
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- coldLow temperature state
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- foamBubble-filled substance
cellulose · batting · weatherstrip · R-value · jacket · blanket · wool · fleece
Relating to sound
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- decibelTenth of a bel
- dampenWet slightly or diminish
- muffleDeaden or suppress sound
soundproof · absorb · echo · reverb · studio · partition · panel · foam
Protective intermediate space
- cushionStuffed fabric for comfort
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- safeguardPrecaution against harm
- cocoonSilk wrapping for transformation
wrap · encase · pad · layer · barrier · seal · membrane · preserve
To separate from
- separateTo set apart
- removeTake something away
- disconnectTo break a connection
- quarantineIsolation preventing disease transmission
segregate · seclude · withdraw · distance · buffer · partition · compartmentalize · sequester
warmth
Heat you feel
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- coldLow temperature state
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
foam · cellulose · batting · weatherstrip · R-value · jacket · blanket · wool · fleece · double-glazing
acoustic
Relating to sound
muffle · soundproof · absorb · echo · reverb · studio · partition · panel · foam · mass
buffer
Protective intermediate space
cocoon · wrap · encase · pad · layer · barrier · seal · membrane · preserve · defend
detach
To separate from
- separateTo set apart
- removeTake something away
- disconnectTo break a connection
quarantine · segregate · seclude · withdraw · distance · buffer · partition · compartmentalize · sequester · cordon
wire
Thin metallic conductor
sheathing · dielectric · grounding · conductor · voltage · shock · current · coating · tape · sleeve
- weatherizationweatherstripping, weather stripping, caulking, caulk, sealing
- building verbsbuild, construct, erect, demolish, renovate
- disconnectingdetaching, disconnect, disengaging, detach, disconnecting
- enclosingenvelop, surround, wrap, encircle, encase
- electrical termsshock, charge, discharge, spark, zap
- science verbsabsorb, accelerate, attract, bounce, collide
- insulating tapeAdhesive strip protecting wiring
- natural insulationBuilt-in temperature regulation
- attic insulationMaterial preventing heat escape overhead
- insulated handleHeat-resistant gripping surface
- electrical insulatorsSubstances blocking current flow
- insulation boardRigid thermal barrier material
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