weatherstripping

Definition

Narrow strips of material, such as rubber or felt, used to seal the edges of doors and windows to prevent air drafts and improve energy efficiency.

Etymology

The term is a compound of 'weather' and 'stripping,' describing a process of applying strips to protect an interior from 'weather'—specifically cold air and moisture—entering through gaps.

In the news

The article mentions 'weatherstripping' as one of the practical energy-saving tips previously provided by the Department of Energy on websites that the current administration has since deleted.

Trump can’t stop the clean-energy future, but he’s striving to screw American workers and businesses out of our share of it

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