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self-sealing
[ self-see-ling, self- ]
adjective
- capable of sealing itself automatically or without the application of adhesive, glue, or moisture:
a self-sealing automobile tire; self-sealing envelopes.
self-sealing
adjective
- (esp of an envelope) designed to become sealed with the application of pressure only
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- self-sealer noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of self-sealing1
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Example Sentences
If you can get the self-sealing bottles, such as pop or beer comes in, the work of putting up grape juice will be light.
The self-sealing hull was thin magnesium, the outer shell periodically renewed as cosmic sand eroded it.
A last advantage is that it is self-sealing since it overlaps on itself slightly when wound around a graft union.
Then put it quickly in glass self-sealing cans, 454 being careful to screw down the tops tightly.
Tom gave a yell of triumph and clamped the star point shut, then pushed a button to activate the self-sealing process.
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