ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Self-sealing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Self-sealing is an adjective meaning Describing a device with seals that activate without special procedures.

Meaning

Describing a device with seals that activate without special procedures.

More Meanings

  1. Describing a container that is capable of automatically closing off leaks that form in it.

Example Sentences

self-sealing tire
The engine had self-sealing gaskets to keep the grease in, just tighten the bolts.
Many pilots' lives were saved during World War II by salf-sealing gas tanks that kept their planes from becoming fireballs when riddled with bullets.

Synonyms for self-sealing

Depending on context, synonyms include adhesive, punctureless.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include adhesive, punctureless, sealable, sealed, resealable, self-closing.

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