poor insulation

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• insulation — [[t]ɪ̱nsjʊle͟ɪʃ(ə)n, AM sə [/t]] N UNCOUNT Insulation is a thick layer of a substance that keeps something warm, especially a building. → See also insulate High electricity bills point to a poor heating system or bad insulation... A wet suit… …   English dictionary

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