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insolation (in" soh LAY shuhn) (noun)
The act, or an instance of, exposing to sunlight; including, therapeutic exposure to sunlight: People are cautioned against too much insolation which could result in sunstroke or heat stroke, which is characterized by convulsions, coma, and excessive body heat.
insulation (in" suh LAY shuhn, ins" yuh LAY shuhn) (noun)
A material or substance that is used to stop heat, electricity, or sound from going into or out of something: Nell used fiberglass insulationon the attic ceiling of her house to keep it cool during the hot summer months isolation.
isolation (igh" suh LAY shuhn) (noun)
The circumstance of being in a place or situation that is separate from others: The isolation of the mountain community has existed for many decades.

Most countries no longer sell asbestos for insulation; however, those countries that do may find themselves kept in isolation from international trade agreements.

Instead, countries should work together to develop safe insolation techniques and equipment.

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electrical insulation
A nonconducting material that provides electric isolation of two parts at different electric voltages.

Electric insulation is generally an important element in both the technical and economic applications of complex power and electronic systems.

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electrical porcelain, insulation porcelain
Any of the various insulating materials consisting of molded silica, molded steatite (compact, fine-ground rock), or specially compounded ceramics, often containing zirconia (powder used in making heat-resistant materials) or beryllia (white crystalline oxide used to make electrical insulators).
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thermal insulation
A general term for any material or assemblage of materials used to provide resistance to heat flow.
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insulation
Any material or substance that provides a high resistance to the flow of heat from one surface to another.

The different types of insulation include blanket or batt, foam, or loose fill, which are used to reduce heat transfer by conduction.

Dead air space is an insulating medium in storm windows and storms as it reduces passage of heat through conduction and convection. Reflective materials are used to reduce heat transfer by radiation.

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