Szigetelt

Szigetelt is a Hungarian adjective meaning insulated, i.e., designed to resist the transfer of heat, cold, electricity, or sound. It is formed from the verb szigetelni (to insulate) with the participle suffix -t, and it is widely used in technical and construction contexts to describe components or assemblies that have been treated or designed to reduce unwanted transfer of energy or noise.

In building and construction, szigetelt describes elements such as szigetelt fal (insulated wall), szigetelt tető (insulated roof), and szigetelt ablak or szigetelt üveg (insulated glass, often in double- or triple-glazed windows). In electrical engineering, szigetelt vezeték or szigetelt kábel refers to wires or cables with insulation around the conductor to prevent contact, short circuits, or electric shock. The term also appears in acoustics and refrigeration, where szigetelt rooms or pipes indicate reduced sound or heat transfer, respectively.

Materials and methods used for szigetelés (insulation) include various insulation materials such as polisztirol (EPS) or polisztirolhab, poliuretánhab, ásványgyapot, and cellulóz. These materials are applied in walls, roofs, floors, pipes, and appliances to improve energy efficiency, prevent condensation, and increase comfort. In many countries, including Hungary, insulation performance is quantified by the U-value (lower values indicate better insulation), and buildings are rated with energy certificates that reflect overall thermal performance.

Overall, szigetelt design focuses on reducing energy loss, enhancing thermal comfort, and contributing to energy efficiency across residential, commercial, and industrial applications.