Korean word

단열

Pronunciation

Romanizationtanyeol

Meaning

  • nouninsulation

Example

겨울에는 단열이 중요해요.kyeo u re neun ta nyeo ri chung yo hae yo

Insulation is important in winter.

Illustration for 단열 (insulation)

More examples

창고 문을 닫아도 단열이 약하면 금방 추워져요.chang go mu neul ta da do ta nyeo ri ya ka myeon keum bang chu wo jeo yo

Even with the warehouse door closed, the warehouse quickly gets cold if its insulation is poor.

Core concept

A barrier or treatment that slows heat movement and keeps two spaces at different temperatures.

Common phrases

  • 단열이 잘 되다ta nyeo ri chal toe da

    be well insulated

  • 단열이 약하다ta nyeo ri ya ka da

    have poor insulation

Similar words

단열재tanyeoljae: Material used in walls or floors to make indoor temperatures easier to maintain.
단열층tanyeolcheung: An inner building layer designed to slow heat passing between spaces.
단열성tanyeolseong: The ability to block or slow the transfer of heat.
보온poon: Keeping heat in food, drinks, or a room so its temperature does not fall quickly.

Definition in Korean

물체의 표면이나 공간 사이에 열이 이동하는 것을 막아 온도 차를 유지하게 하는 성질이나 그 처리·재료mul che ui pyo myeo ni na kong gan sa i e yeo ri i dong ha neun keo seul ma ga on do cha reul yu ji ha ge ha neun seong ji ri na keu cheo ri chae ryo

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines the ideas of cutting off and heat, describing the blocking of heat transfer.

Usage tips

  • In everyday home discussions, poor insulation often explains why a room loses warmth quickly and needs more heating.

Opposites

  • 열전도yeoljeondoheat conductionnoun

Related words

  • 단열효과tanyeolhyogwainsulation effectnoun
  • 단열재tanyeoljaeinsulation materialnoun

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