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insulate

intermediateB2

/ˈɪn.sʊ.leɪt/ · in-su-late

To protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.

Meanings

verbformal

To protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.

کسی چیز کی حفاظت کرنا با مواد کے بیچ میں ڈال کر جو گرمی کے ضیاع یا آواز کی رکاوٹ میں مدد دیتا ہے۔

عزل کرنا

azal karna

Formal: عزل کرنا

Synonyms

protectshieldcoverمحافظت کرناچکناڈھانپنا

Antonyms

exposeuncoverrevealکھولنابے نقاب کرناظاہر کرنا

Common Collocations

  • insulate from heat
  • insulate electrically
  • insulate against noise

Example Sentences

We need to insulate the attic to save on heating costs.

ہمیں چھت کو عزل کرنا ہوگا تاکہ گرمی کے خرچوں میں بچت ہو سکے۔

Humein chhat ko azal karna hoga taake garmi ke kharchon mein bachat ho sake.

The walls of the building are insulated to keep the temperature consistent.

عمارت کی دیواروں کو عزل کیا گیا ہے تاکہ درجہ حرارت مستحکم رہے۔

Imarat ki deewaron ko azal kiya gaya hai taake darja hararat mustahkam rahe.

They decided to insulate the pipes to prevent freezing in winter.

انہوں نے سردیوں میں منجمد ہونے سے بچانے کے لیے پائپوں کو عزل کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Unhon ne sardiyon mein manjamad hone se bachane ke liye paipon ko azal karne ka faisla kiya.

Easily Confused With

inoculate:Inoculate means to introduce a vaccine to produce immunity, while insulate means to protect against heat or sound.

Word Family

insulation
nounعزل
insulator
nounعازل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of insulating foam as a shield against temperature changes.

Imagine wrapping a cold drink with foam to keep it cold.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "insulatus" — to make into an island

First known use: 19th century

The word 'insulate' comes from the Latin 'insulatus', which means 'made into an island'. It began to be used in English in the mid-19th century.