sealing material
- noun
- Specialized
:
material de sellado
- The sealing material is an EPDM base polymer that resists water-treatment chemicals and has compression set resistance in hot or cold water, according to the company.
Examples
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The contractor used a high-quality sealing material to prevent water leaks in the basement.
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We applied a sealing material around the windows to keep out drafts and moisture.
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This sealing material is specifically designed to fill cracks and joints in outdoor structures.
Synonyms
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3.7
A material that closes something tightly to keep out air or water
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4.2
A material used on joints and cracks to stop water getting through
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5.8
A waterproof material that fills gaps around windows or bathtubs to stop water entering
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5.0
A clear liquid that makes a surface hard and protects it before painting
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Morphology
The meaning 'a substance used to seal joints or fill cracks' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'sealing' (relating to making something watertight or closed) with 'material' (a substance). This modifier+noun composition follows a common lexical pattern found in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Sealing material comes from the simple image of sealing—like putting wax on a letter or filling a crack so water cannot get through—and material meaning a substance. That's why sealing material means a substance used to close joints or fill cracks to stop air or water from leaking.