isolierende

Isolierende is a German adjective derived from the verb isolieren, meaning to insulate or to isolate. It describes materials, layers, or properties that reduce the transfer of heat, electricity, or sound. The term is commonly used in fields such as construction, electrical engineering, and acoustics.

In construction, isolierende layers or isolierendes Material are used to limit heat loss, improve energy efficiency, and control moisture. Typical thermal insulation materials include mineral wool, expanded polystyrene, polyurethane foam, and aerogel, chosen for thermal resistance, fire safety, and durability. In electrical engineering, isolierende materials prevent current flow and are used in cables, insulators, and protective coatings, with examples including porcelain, glass, and certain polymers. In acoustics, isolierende properties help reduce sound transmission between spaces.

The term is often used attributively, as in eine isolierende Schicht, isolierende Eigenschaften, or isolierendes Material. Related noun forms include Isolierung or Dämmung, while the verb is isolieren, with the present participle forms isolierend or isolierende depending on grammatical usage.