insulates
Prevents heat loss
Insulates means to protect something by surrounding it with material that prevents the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound: Fiberglass insulates the attic.
The word extends to protection from unwanted influences: Wealth insulates people from everyday struggles.
To insulate is to create a barrier—physical or figurative—that keeps something in or out.
Divides into portions
- disconnectsBreaks a connection
- detachesRemoves from connection
- sequestersSets apart, removes
- cordonsRestrictive boundary lines
distances · removes · shelters · buffers · cocoons · withdraws · secludes · partitions
Transferred thermal energy
- coldLow temperature state
- warmthHeat you feel
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
foam · weatherstripping · double-glazing · r-value · conduction · mineral wool · polystyrene · polyurethane
separates
Divides into portions
- disconnectsBreaks a connection
- detachesRemoves from connection
- sequestersSets apart, removes
cordons · distances · removes · shelters · buffers · cocoons · withdraws · secludes · partitions · screens
heat
Transferred thermal energy
- coldLow temperature state
- warmthHeat you feel
- temperatureMeasured heat intensity
fiberglass · foam · weatherstripping · double-glazing · r-value · conduction · mineral wool · polystyrene · polyurethane · batt
shields
Protective barriers for defense
- guardsProtectors or watchmen
- safeguardsMeasures preventing harm
- preservesCooked fruit in sugar
encases · envelops · wraps · covers · barriers · seals · cocoons · surrounds · defends · secures
absorbs
Takes in fully
- dampensLessens intensity or moisture
- cushionsSoft padded supports
- softensReduces intensity or hardness
mitigates · moderates · attenuates · reduces · lessens · alleviates · eases · blunts · shields · deflects
- 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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