foam insulation

collocation in English

meaningsoffoamandinsulation

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foam
noun[U]
uk
/fəʊm/us
/foʊm/
a mass of very small bubbles formed on the surface of ...
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insulation
noun[U]
uk
/ˌɪn.sjəˈleɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌɪn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
the act of covering something to stop heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering, or the fact that something is covered in ...
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(Definition offoamandinsulationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesoffoam insulation

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Some building officers and some councils have given the misleading impression of the risks of cavityfoaminsulation.
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First, the question of thermalfoaminsulationhas been raised.
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A problem exists at the moment overfoaminsulationof properties in the interests of reducing energy costs and saving fuel.
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Information about the number of schools in which adverse effects have been experienced from urea-formaldehydefoaminsulationis not centrally available.
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As forfoaminsulation, was it reasonable for the directive to require the recycling of the foam?
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The fungus is known from a number of non-food items including compost, rubber, glue, urea-formaldehydefoaminsulationand creosote-treated wooden poles.
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The concrete mix is created at 5,000 psi and bonds directly to thefoaminsulation.
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However, they are known to chew throughfoaminsulationboards, thin lead and copper sheeting, plaster, asphalt, and some plastics.
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Sprayfoaminsulationis typically non-toxic only after it has cured.
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Foaminsulationblocks all three forms of heat transfer.
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This is insulated from the outside by a conventionalfoaminsulationand then covered again with an outer layer of concrete.
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An environmental enclosure was erected around the known damage site to facilitate the ongoing repairs and eventually to apply freshfoaminsulation.
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Some solidfoaminsulationand some fiberglass insulation used in roofs or exterior walls has foil backing, which can reduce transmittance.
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There are two main types of sprayfoaminsulation, open and closed cell.
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Various materials were disposed of in the area, including petroleum waste oil, pipe andfoaminsulation, sewage sludge, and medical waste.
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It wasn't until the 1970s that it started to be used asfoaminsulation.
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Thermoset foams, such as sprayfoaminsulation, have the ability to reflect radiant heat.
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Images of the external tank taken after separation from the orbiter show multiple areas wherefoaminsulationwas missing.
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Polyurethane is a closed-cellfoaminsulationmaterial that contains a low-conductivity gas in its cells.
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The main type of cargo containment system utilised on board modern fully refrigerated ships are independent tanks with rigidfoaminsulation.
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