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sealant Definition

seal·ant (sēlənt)

noun

a substance, as a wax, plastic, silicone, etc., used for sealing

Etymology: seal + -ant

sealant Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • apply: Apply sealant to areas affected, i.e. fill in cracks in skirting boards.
  • use: The sealant used was a tube of silicone rubber I found in the house.
  • have: The majority ( 73 % ) of children had some sealant on at least one tooth.

Adjective modifier

  • acrylic: Use 3-4 coats of DIY polyurethane or acrylic sealant to give you years of wipe clean wear in your kitchen.
  • synthetic: The same effect can often be achieved by layering carnuba wax over a synthetic sealant.
  • waterproof: Cover the joint between the wall and the edge of the basin with waterproof sealant.
  • structural: Color change indicates a chemical reaction between the gasket material and the structural silicone sealants.
  • flexible: A small gap should be left which can be filled with a flexible sealant.
  • suitable: The ridge of the water boards should be sealed with a suitable flexible sealant.

Modifies a noun

  • restoration: Sealant restorations are therefore counted in the calculation of the F component of the DMF index.
  • protection: A car shampoo should also be gentle enough not to strip existing layers of wax or sealant protection.
  • gun: This comes in a tube and is applied by sealant gun to the base of the pan.
  • manufacturer: Some tire sealant manufacturers have tried to argue this isn't so.
  • application: The use of a written sealant policy and protocol for sealant application and equipment maintenance could further improve retention rates.

Noun used with modifier

  • silicone: Adding a bead of clear silicone sealant on the top edge of the tape would add braces to the belt.
  • fissure: A new fissure sealant has been introduced to the dental market.
  • mastic: Also, the edges against the panels have got a mastic sealant which has started to come away.
  • silicon: Fill any gaps in skirting boards with silicon sealant.
  • puncture: Puncture sealant, goo you squirt into the tire, or already in the tube, is not very effective.
  • tire: You feel a tire sealant related franchise may be for you.

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