isolierenden

Isolierenden is a German attributive adjective formed from the verb isolieren, meaning to isolate or insulate. It is used to describe objects, materials, or actions that suppress or limit the transfer of heat, electric current, or sound. In German technical writing, you will commonly see phrases such as isolierenden Materialien, isolierenden Bauteile, or isolierenden Maßnahmen. In phrases with plural nouns, the attributive form takes -en, for example isolierenden Materialien.

In construction and building physics, isolierenden Materialien or Dämmstoffe like mineral wool, expanded polystyrene, and polyurethane foams reduce heat transfer between indoors and outdoors. In electrical engineering, isolierenden Umhüllungen, barriers, or devices prevent current flow to protect users and equipment. In acoustics, isolierenden Bauteile and partitions lower the transmission of sound between rooms or through walls.

Isolierende versus isoliert? The related noun is Isolierung or Wärmedämmung. The term is often used in compound nouns e.g., isolierenden Wänden, isolierenden Maßnahmen. The English equivalent is insulating or isolating.