underinsulate

English

Etymology

From under- +‎ insulate.

Pronunciation

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Verb

underinsulate (third-person singular simple present underinsulates, present participle underinsulating, simple past and past participle underinsulated)

  1. To insulate insufficiently
    • 2009 January 23, Billie Cohen, “Work Now, Loaf Later”, in New York Times[1]:
      “Most homes are underinsulated in this country,” Mr. Kraeutler said.

Derived terms

  • underinsulation

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