Definition, synonyms and related words
simple past tense and past participle of insulate
"The old house was insulated last winter to keep the heat inside during the cold snap."
In plain English: To insulate something means to cover it so that heat, cold, sound, or electricity cannot easily pass through.
"The old house was insulated with fiberglass to keep the heat in during winter."
Protected from heat, cold, noise etc, by being surrounded with an insulating material.
"The double-glazed windows were insulated to keep the room warm during the winter nights."
In plain English: Insulated means covered with material that stops heat from escaping or entering, keeping things warm inside and cool outside.
"The walls are insulated to keep the house warm during winter."
Usage: Use insulated to describe objects or spaces that are wrapped in materials like foam or fiberglass to block temperature changes and sound. Do not confuse this adjective with the verb form when referring specifically to electrical wiring safety unless context clearly implies protection from current flow.