| 释义 |
insulative, a.|ˈɪnsjʊleɪtɪv, -ətɪv|
[f. insulate v.: see -ive.]
Of, pertaining to, or as insulation.
1945Sci. News Let. 23 June 397/3 The insulative concretes vary in weight from one-third to one-half that of ordinary gravel concrete. 1971Nature 4 June 331/1 The fur was very spiny with virtually no soft underfur and thus probably offers little insulative protection. This may be an adaptation to the tropical environment. 1973Ibid. 26 Jan. 240/1 Their fur is less than half as long..and has a correspondingly lower insulative quality. |