sealant
Americannoun
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a substance used for sealing, seal, as sealing wax or adhesives.
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any of various liquids, paints, chemicals, or soft substances that may be applied to a surface or circulated through a system of pipes or the like, drying to form a hard, watertight coating.
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Dentistry. any of several transparent synthetic resins applied to the chewing surfaces of molars and premolars in young children and teenagers as a preventive measure against tooth decay in the occlusal pits and fissures.
noun
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any substance, such as wax, used for sealing documents, bottles, etc
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any of a number of substances used for stopping leaks, waterproofing wood, etc
Etymology
Origin of sealant
Example Sentences
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The middle ground: He should have brought the sealant in the first place, given that you identified and appraised him of the problem prior to his arrival on the first occasion.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 7, 2026
One result of this research is CEVAP's patented fibrin sealant, described as a "biological glue."
From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2025
You must have a sealant painted on your tooth or risk bacteria creating holes in it.
From New York Times • Apr. 15, 2024
To justify the exemption, Boeing added two ignition prevention features inside the wing: installing insulating cap seals on a subset of wing fasteners and sealant on the edges of certain wing skin stiffening rods.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 28, 2023
Beneath the sealant, a red light flicked on.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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