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- Dictionarysealant/ˈsiːlənt/
noun
- 1. material used for sealing something so as to make it airtight or watertight: "blobs of silicone sealant"
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Substance used to block the passage of fluids through the surface or joints or openings in materials
Sealant is a substance used to block the passage of fluids through openings in materials, a type of mechanical seal. In building construction sealant is sometimes synonymous with caulk (especially if acrylic latex or polyurethane based) and also serve the purposes of blocking dust, sound and heat transmission. Sealants may be weak or strong, flexible or rigid, permanent or temporary. Sealants are ... Wikipedia