How to Use insulation in a Sentence

insulation

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  • These materials provide the insulation needed in cold weather.
  • The heavier the weight of the insulation, the warmer the gloves will be.
    — Good Housekeeping, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The plane, now propped up on jacks, creaks in the wind and strips of insulation flutter from holes in the fuselage.
    — Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Though, of course, the location of the pipes and the amount of insulation around them will be a factor.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2022
  • The insulation helps keep tea hot or cold, and, since the mug is leak-proof, there's no need to worry about spillage in the car or on the train.
    — Catherine Garcia, The Week, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The Merrell mix-up coat has the weight of a light fall jacket but with greater insulation.
    — Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2023
  • The roof and insulation and glass all flew into the courtyard.
    — Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
  • The flask will keep drinks cold thanks to its double-walled insulation, and there’s even enough space to add some ice cubes.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 1 June 2023
  • There's a lot to love, from the double-wall insulation to the crafty measuring lines built in to the lining of the vessel.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Thanks to the double-wall insulation, the cup can keep a beverage cold for up to 11 hours and iced for up to two days.
    — Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
  • Make sure your garage door is closed and add insulation.
    — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2024
  • There is the weird: a single slice of cake, a dead hamster in a bag, enough insulation for a small bedroom.
    — Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The acorns were thrown away as they were covered in droppings and bits of fiberglass from the wall’s insulation.
    — Cheri Mossburg, CNN, 8 Feb. 2023
  • The houses in our area do not have the insulation necessary for that.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2023
  • First, it’s made out of stainless steel for insulation that will keep drinks cold for 24 hours.
    — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Many live in old buildings with poor insulation, and spend half their wages or more on rent.
    — Brianna Sacks, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Dec. 2022
  • His landlord had to strip out all the drywall and insulation.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2023
  • Any air leaks in siding or insulation can cause these pipes to freeze.
    — oregonlive, 22 Feb. 2023
  • When the sun starts to go down, close your curtains or blinds to provide a little bit of insulation.
    — Karen Garciastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2023
  • Cover them up again so the insulation of the mulch can protect them against both cold spells and warm spells in late winter.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2023
  • The double-walled insulation keeps contents hot or cold for up to six hours.
    — Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Tape the insulation to seal in as much heat as possible.
    — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Then passengers heard what some called a boom and some called a pop, as the faux door flew off and exposed bare insulation around it.
    — Christopher Goffard, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2024
  • The amount of insulation in your home will also affect things.
    — Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2023
  • Life is weird sometimes and B-list fame is no insulation.
    — Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Some of the insulation types include spray foam, loose-fill fiberglass, wool, cotton, or a rock wool blend.
    — House Beautiful, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The location of the fourth bolt is covered with insulation.
    — Mark Walker, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
  • So is Owens Corning, which makes the pink insulation stacked high at Home Depot.
    — William Baldwin, Forbes, 6 Oct. 2024
  • The difference is that, far from being encouraged to bring such matters to light, Lawrence is bound by the media insulation of the conclave not to investigate the basis of suspicions.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The higher temperature and water pressure of the bottom rack can easily damage the insulation or break the vacuum seal.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024

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