Sealant: meaning, definitions and examples

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sealant

 

[ หˆsiหlษ™nt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction material

A substance used for sealing something, such as a crack or gap, to prevent the passage of air or water.

Synonyms

adhesive, caulk, sealer.

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Word Description / Examples
sealant

Please note, this entry is a repetition and should be considered identical to the first 'sealant'.

  • Refer to the first 'sealant' example
caulk

Specifically used to seal gaps or seams in buildings and other structures against water, air, and dust. Often used in bathrooms, kitchens, and around windows.

  • She applied caulk around the bathtub to prevent water damage
adhesive

Generally used to bond two surfaces together. Common in arts and crafts, packaging, and various industrial applications.

  • He used a strong adhesive to attach the broken pieces of the vase
sealer

Used to create a protective layer over a surface to prevent damage from moisture, chemicals, or wear. Commonly used on wood, concrete, and tile surfaces.

  • We used a sealer on the wooden deck to protect it from rain and sun exposure

Examples of usage

  • The sealant was applied around the edges of the window to prevent drafts.
  • She used a sealant to fill the gaps in the bathroom tiles.
  • The sealant dried quickly and formed a tight seal.
  • Make sure to choose the right sealant for the job.
  • The sealant effectively prevented leaks in the roof.

Translations

Translations of the word "sealant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น selante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ€เคฒเฅ‡เค‚เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dichtungsmittel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perekat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตั€ะผะตั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uszczelniacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒผใƒฉใƒณใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท joint d'รฉtanchรฉitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sellador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑzdฤฑrmazlฤฑk maddesi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ค๋ž€ํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฏุฉ ู…ุงู†ุนุฉ ู„ู„ุชุณุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tฤ›snicรญ hmota

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tesniaci tmel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏ†ๅฐๅ‰‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tesnilna masa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพรฉttiefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะตั€ะผะตั‚ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒœแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรถhรผrlษ™yici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sellador

Etymology

The word 'sealant' originated from the verb 'seal,' which dates back to the 13th century. The suffix '-ant' is often used to form nouns denoting an agent or substance. Sealants have been used in various industries for centuries to provide protection against elements such as water, air, and dust. The development of modern sealants has greatly improved their effectiveness and versatility, making them essential in construction, automotive, and other applications.

See also: seal, sealed, sealer, sealing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,469, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.