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Insulation

Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-014580

Any material or substance that provides a high resistance to the flow of heat from one surface to another. The different types include blanket or batt, foam, or loose fill, which are used to reduce heat transfer by conduction. Dead air space is an insulating medium in storm windows and storms as it reduces passage of heat through conduction and convection. Reflective materials are used to reduce heat transfer by radiation.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ENV-014580
FieldEnvironment
ReferencesDOE Energy Information Administration Glossary
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-014580",
  "term": "Insulation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Any material or substance that provides a high resistance to the flow of heat from one surface to another. The different types include blanket or batt, foam, or loose fill, which are used to reduce heat transfer by conduction. Dead air space is an insulating medium in storm windows and storms as it reduces passage of heat through conduction and convection. Reflective materials are used to reduce heat transfer by radiation.",
  "references": [
    "DOE Energy Information Administration Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/insulation/"
}

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