sealant — A substance used to seal gaps or joints to prevent leakage of fluids
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A substance used to seal gaps or joints to prevent leakage of fluids
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsiːlənt/
Example Sentences
- The plumber squeezed sealant like toothpaste, but unfortunately it wasn't minty fresh.
- Use a high-quality sealant to prevent air leaks in your windows.
- The roof sealant worked so well that even the rain gave up trying to get in.
sealant
NOUN[/ˈsiːlənt/]
A substance used to seal gaps or joints to prevent leakage of fluids
a skilled handyman carefully applies clear sealant along the gap between the bathtub and wall tiles using a caulking gun. The thick, smooth substance fills the empty space as he moves the tool steadily along the joint. Before the sealant application, water droplets were seeping through the cracks onto the floor. Now the gap becomes completely sealed as the protective material hardens in place. A homeowner watches nearby, holding towels and pointing to other areas that need attention. a substance being used to seal gaps and joints to prevent leakage of fluids
Excellent sealant makes water repellent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Sealant is a modern English compound formed from the verb seal (meaning to close or make airtight) and the agent suffix -ant (denoting something that performs an action). The word emerged in the 20th century to describe substances used to seal gaps, cracks, or joints.
Breakdown
seal (to close or make airtight) + -ant (agent suffix, denoting a substance or thing that performs an action). The suffix -ant derives from Latin -antia/-ans, commonly used in English to form nouns indicating agents or materials.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The plumber squeezed sealant like toothpaste, but unfortunately it wasn't minty fresh.”
“Use a high-quality sealant to prevent air leaks in your windows.”
“The roof sealant worked so well that even the rain gave up trying to get in.”
“Make sure the old sealant is completely removed before applying the new one.”
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