insulating material
- n a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
insulating tape
- n a water-resistant adhesive tape used to insulate exposed electrical conductors
insulation
- n the state of being isolated or detached
the insulation of England was preserved by the English Channel - n a material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
- n the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
insulator
- n a material such as glass or porcelain with negligible electrical or thermal conductivity
insulin
- n hormone secreted by the isles of Langerhans in the pancreas; regulates storage of glycogen in the liver and accelerates oxidation of sugar in cells
insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
- n severe diabetes mellitus with an early onset; characterized by polyuria and excessive thirst and increased appetite and weight loss and episodic ketoacidosis; diet and insulin injections are required to control the disease
insulin reaction
- n hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
insulin shock
- n hypoglycemia produced by excessive insulin in the system causing coma
- n the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
insulin shock therapy
- n the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
insulin shock treatment
- n the administration of sufficient insulin to induce convulsions and coma
insult
- n a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
they yelled insults at the visiting team - n a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
turning his back on me was a deliberate insult - v treat, mention, or speak to rudely
He insulted her with his rude remarks