self-sealing

American  

[self-see-ling, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈsi lɪŋ, ˈsɛlf- /

adjective

1. capable of sealing itself automatically or without the application of adhesive, glue, or moisture.

   a self-sealing automobile tire; self-sealing envelopes.

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self-sealing British  

adjective

1. (esp of an envelope) designed to become sealed with the application of pressure only

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Other Word Forms

• self-sealer noun

Etymology

Origin of self-sealing

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

You just pull out the self-sealing bag and dispose of it easily without getting dust everywhere.

From The Verge

With a rubber spatula, transfer the melted chocolate to a self-sealing food storage bag and, with scissors, snip off one corner to create an impromptu pastry bag.

From Seattle Times

There is perhaps no better example of self-sealing cognition than the contortions of climate change denial that erupted after the 2009 “Climategate” controversy.

From Scientific American

Third, the "self-sealing" nature of conspiracy in general.

From Salon

Most backpacking stoves are small, fold up easily and typically screw onto threaded tops of self-sealing, liquid fuel canisters.

From Seattle Times