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Etymology

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From seal +‎ -ant.

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsiːlənt/
  • Hyphenation: seal‧ant

Noun

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sealant (countable and uncountable, plural sealants)

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

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