Meaning & use
Insulative
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Having the property of preventing the passage of heat, electricity, or sound; providing insulation.
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The jacket's insulative lining kept hikers warm in freezing temperatures.
Fiberglass is prized for its insulative qualities in home construction.
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Often used interchangeably with 'insulating,' though 'insulative' appears more frequently in technical and product-description contexts.
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insulatingprotective
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