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sealant

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seal·ant  (slnt)
n.
1. A substance, such as sealing wax, used to seal a surface to prevent passage of a liquid or gas.
2. A plastic resin used in dentistry to coat the chewing surfaces of the back teeth to prevent the growth of cavity-causing bacteria.
sealant
Noun
any substance, such as wax, used for sealing, esp. to make airtight or watertight
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sealantsealant - a kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface)
sealer
sealing material - any substance used to seal joints or fill cracks in a porous surface
caulk, caulking - a waterproof filler and sealant that is used in building and repair to make watertight


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