"insulite" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Originally a trademark, probably from insulate + -ite. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|insulate|-ite}} insulate + -ite Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} insulite (uncountable)
  1. (dated) An insulating material, usually some variety of compressed cellulose, made of sawdust, paper pulp, cotton waste, etc. Tags: dated, uncountable

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