uninsulate

/ʌnɪnˈsʌleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove insulation from something, especially a building

“The old house needed to be uninsulated to make way for the new renovation.”

2. verb

to make something without insulation

“The manufacturer claimed their new windows were uninsulated to reduce heat transfer.”

3. verb

to leave something without insulation or protection

“The cold winter left many people’s pipes uninsulated and prone to freezing.”

Synonyms

  • expose
  • uncover

Antonyms

  • insulate
  • protect