Meaning & use
uninsulated
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Lacking a protective layer of material used to prevent the transfer of heat, cold, sound, or electricity.
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The old attic was uninsulated, making the house freezing in winter.
Never touch an uninsulated wire that might be carrying an electrical current.
A note on using this word
Used across construction (heat), electrical work (current), and acoustics (sound).
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