self-sealing

[ self-see-ling, self- ]

adjective

1. 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

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

Other Words From

• self-sealer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-sealing¹

First recorded in 1920–25

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.

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The self-sealing hull was thin magnesium, the outer shell periodically renewed as cosmic sand eroded it.

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A last advantage is that it is self-sealing since it overlaps on itself slightly when wound around a graft union.

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Then put it quickly in glass self-sealing cans, 454 being careful to screw down the tops tightly.

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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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