insulation
Translation
insulation
Examples
Good insulation helps to keep the house warm.
Good insulation helps to keep the house warm.
The wires have a plastic insulation coating.
The wires have a plastic insulation coating.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) material used to insulate sth. Good insulation helps to keep the house warm.
Similar Words
Synonyms: protection, padding, lining
Etymology
From the verb 'insulate', which comes from Latin 'insula' (island). The '-tion' suffix forms a noun indicating an action or state.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of the verb 'insulate'. Words ending in '-tion' are often nouns. It refers to the 'act' or 'state' of insulating.