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isolation

insulation, isolation

noun ee-zoh-lah-ZYOHN Rare
Home & Lifestyle Construction

Origin: French 'isoler' + '-ation', from Italian 'isola' (island)

Usage Note

Isolation covers both thermal/acoustic insulation in construction and social isolation. Isolation thermique is a key concept in French energy-efficiency discourse. The adjective isolé and the verb isoler are closely related; l'isolement stresses the state of being alone rather than the material barrier.

Examples

"Une bonne isolation réduit les factures de chauffage."

Natural Translation

Good insulation reduces heating bills.

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