"superinsulation" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-superinsulation.wav [US]
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  1. The efficient thermal insulation of a building or system, especially by using multiple layers, or low-conducting fibre. Tags: uncountable
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  2. (physics) A quantum state of zero electrical conductivity (or infinite resistance) - the opposite of superconductivity. Tags: uncountable
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Related terms: superinsulator
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