superinsulation en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *úp Proto-Indo-European *-er Proto-Indo-European *upér Proto-Italic *super Latin super Latin super-lbor. English super- English insulation English superinsulation From super- + insulation.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The efficient thermal insulation of a building or system, especially by using multiple layers, or low-conducting fibre.
- (uncountable) A quantum state of zero electrical conductivity (or infinite resistance) - the opposite of superconductivity.