adj.
1 protected against the cold, sound, etc.
VERBS
▪ be
ADVERB
▪ well
▪ badly ( BrE ), poorly
▪ heavily
▪ properly
PREPOSITION
▪ against
▪
The laboratory was well ~ against all outside noise.
▪ with
▪
The hot water tank should be ~ with proper insulating materials.
2 protected from unpleasant experiences
ADVERB
▪ completely
▪ largely
▪
We are largely ~ from significantly higher costs.
PREPOSITION
▪ from
▪
The wealthy feel completely ~ from an economic downturn.
▪ against
▪
Many financial institutions are now ~ against higher interest rates.
Insulated is used with these nouns: ↑ container , ↑ wire