insulation
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Public prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the bar basement ceiling, igniting the sound insulation foam.
From Barron's
Prosecutors believe that sparklers attached to champagne bottles ignited the acoustic insulation foam on the ceiling.
From Barron's
The new assessment system will rate properties' insulation quality, heating systems and ability to use low-carbon technologies such as smart meters and heat pumps, alongside the longstanding measure of how much a home's energy costs.
From BBC
The bears' fat reserves provide energy and insulation and allow mothers to produce rich milk for cubs.
From BBC
Asbestos is a mined fibrous silicate that was widely used in home insulation, automobiles and other applications through the 1970s until its use was slowly phased out as its health impacts became widely known.
From Los Angeles Times
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