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

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.