Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) Any material used to seal a surface so as to prevent passage of a fluid.
  2. (countable, uncountable) A mixture of polymers, fillers, and pigments used to fill and seal joints where moderate movement is expected.

Synonyms

sealing compound

sealing material

packing material

seal course

gasket cement

jointing compound

fluid sealant

seal gum

sealing gum

aquaseal

caulking mastic

Translations

Dichtungsmittel

selador

مانع التسرب

segellador

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsiːlənt/
Etymology

From seal + -ant.

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