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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions insulation noun  The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation. (engineering)The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, sound; also, the state of a body so separated. (electrical) a medium in which it is possible to maintain an electrical field with little supply of energy from additional sources; then energy required to produce the electric field is fully recoverable only in a complete vacuum the ideal dielectric when the field or applied voltage is removed; used to a) save space, b) enhance safety, c) improve appearance. Etymology: From insulate        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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