Definition of thermal insulation
Thermal insulation - Definition and principles

Thermal insulation is a generic term used to describe the process of reducing heat transfer through a system, or to describe the component or system that performs this function.

Thermal insulation can be achieved using an insulating material, product or system.

A thermal insulating material is a substance or mixture of substances whose insulating properties result from its chemical nature and/or physical structure.

A thermal insulation product is a ready-to-use thermal...