"insulative" meaning in All languages combined

See insulative on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more insulative [comparative], most insulative [superlative]
Etymology: From insulate + -ive. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|insulate|ive}} insulate + -ive Head templates: {{en-adj}} insulative (comparative more insulative, superlative most insulative)
  1. Serving to insulate
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