Synonyms for

Insulating

Verb / ˈɪnsʌˌleɪtɪŋ / Another word for insulating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Insulating means to protect or separate something by surrounding it with a material that prevents the passage of heat or electricity.

Synonyms & similar words

isolate insulate isolating protecting shielding covering enclosing wrapping enveloping encircling enfolding cocooning sheathing cladding lining padding stuffing quilted blanketing insulated secured guarded

Example sentences

  1. We are insulating our attic to keep our house warm.
  2. The electrician is insulating the wires to prevent electrical shock.
  3. The parka is insulating her from the cold.
  4. He is insulating his hands with gloves.
  5. The thermos is insulating the hot liquid.

Quotes

  • Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. - H.G. Wells
  • When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. - Harriet Beecher Stowe
  • We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. - Martin Luther King Jr.

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