insulation

aislante, material aislante

Material que impide que el calor o la electricidad atraviesen algo.

En inglés sencillo: Material that stops heat or electricity from passing through something.

• We put insulation in the roof.
• The wire’s insulation was damaged.
• Workers installed thick insulation between the walls.

Sinónimos: insulating material

Expresiones frecuentes: roof insulation, foam insulation, install insulation, insulation material

aislamiento

Acción de impedir que el calor, el sonido o la electricidad pasen de una cosa a otra.

En inglés sencillo: The process of stopping heat, sound, or electricity from passing between things.

• Good insulation keeps heat inside.
• The room needs better insulation against sound.
• Electrical insulation prevents current from reaching the metal case.

Cómo se usa: insulation against something (The new walls provide better insulation against noise.)

Expresiones frecuentes: thermal insulation, sound insulation, electrical insulation, improve insulation