insulation

The act of insulating; detachment from other objects; isolation.

Reindeer are well suited to the taiga’s frigid winters. They can maintain a thermogradient between body core and the environment of up to 100 degrees, in part because of insulation provided by their fur, and in part because of counter-current vascular heat exchange systems in their legs and nasal passages.

The state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.

Any of a variety of materials designed to reduce the flow of heat, either from or into a building.

The act of separating a body from others by nonconductors, so as to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat, or sound

The state of a body so separated.