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lining vs insulation

insulation vs lining

lining and insulation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lining Yes No No No
insulation Yes No No No
As nouns, insulation is a hypernym of lining; that is, insulation is a word with a broader meaning than lining:
  • lining: the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)
  • insulation: the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
lining (noun) insulation (noun)
the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.) the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
providing something with a surface of a different material the state of being isolated or detached
a protective covering that protects an inside surface insulating material that reduces or prevents the transmission of heat or sound or electricity
a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
Difference between lining and insulation

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