: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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The fluid’s cryogenic temperature can change the shape and size of seals and gaskets, creating leak paths that escape detection at ambient temperatures.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2026
Tucked away under its gasket, next to the USB-C charging port, is a microSD card slot that supports up to 128GB of storage and MP3, WAV, or WMA files.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Six roaches hung out in reach-in cooler gaskets.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The Fix After each wash, wipe down the gasket and leave the door open to air dry.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 1 Apr. 2026
Tucked away under its gasket, next to the USB-C charging port, is a microSD card slot that supports up to 128GB of storage and MP3, WAV, or WMA files.
—Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 30 Mar. 2026
Six roaches hung out in reach-in cooler gaskets.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The Fix After each wash, wipe down the gasket and leave the door open to air dry.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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gasket
noun
gas·ket
ˈgas-kət 
: a material (as rubber) or a part used to prevent a joint from leaking
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