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insulating

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/ˈɪnsəleɪtɪŋ/ · in-su-la-ting

Having the property of preventing the passage of heat or electricity.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Having the property of preventing the passage of heat or electricity.

حرارت یا بجلی کے گزرنے کی روک تھام کرنے والی خاصیت رکھنے والا۔

عایق

ayiq

Synonyms

protectiveisolatingpreventiveتحفظ دینے والاالگ کرنے والاروکنے والا

Antonyms

conductiveexposedunprotectedمنتقل کرنے والاکھلاغیر محفوظ

Common Collocations

  • insulating material
  • insulating layer
  • insulating properties

Example Sentences

The insulating material helped keep the house warm during winter.

عایق کا مواد گھر کو سردیوں میں گرم رکھنے میں مددگار رہا۔

Ayiq ka mawaad ghar ko sardioun mein garam rakhne mein madadgar raha.

Insulating wires are essential for safe electrical installations.

بجلی کی محفوظ تنصیب کے لئے عایق والے تار ضروری ہیں۔

Bijli ki mehfooz tanzim ke liye ayiq wale taar zaroori hain.

The insulating properties of foam make it perfect for use in coolers.

فوم کی عایقی خاصیت اسے کولر میں استعمال کے لیے بہترین بناتی ہے۔

Foam ki aayiqi khasiyat ise cooler mein istemal ke liye behtareen banati hai.

Easily Confused With

isolating:Insulating refers specifically to preventing heat or electricity transfer, while isolating refers to separating something from others.

Word Family

insulate
verbعایق بنانا
insulation
nounعایق کاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'insulating' as providing a barrier, like a sweater that keeps you warm.

Imagine wrapping a warm blanket around you to stay insulated from the cold.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

سنا ہے عایق صبر کا اس کو کہتے ہیں ہم، جو چوپال میں بیٹھے جو کو توڑ دیتا ہے غم۔

Suna hai ayiq sabr ka is ko kehte hain hum, Jo chopal mein baithay jo toor deta hai gham.

I've heard the insulator of patience is what we call him, Who, while sitting in the gathering, dispels our sorrow.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

لازمی تدبیر کی عایق ہوتی ہے توجہ

Lazmi tadbeer ki ayiq hoti hai tawajjo

Necessary planning is insulated by attention.

📖 Etymology

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

First known use: 18th century

The term 'insulating' derives from the Latin 'insulatus', which refers to the concept of isolating something as one would isolate an island.