insulated

verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: in-su-lat-ed (4)

English Definition

Protected by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.

Example Sentence

The pipes were insulated to prevent freezing.

US IPA /ˈɪnsəleɪtɪd/
UK IPA /ˈɪnsjuleɪtɪd/