: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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Wipe the detergent drawer out with a warm vinegar solution, and check the rubber gasket for grime.
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Finish off by wiping down the rubber gasket around the door with a damp cloth and thoroughly rinsing the detergent drawer.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
The tolerances are so exact that no rubber gasket is needed.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The backroom walk-in freezer door and gaskets were damaged.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Finish off by wiping down the rubber gasket around the door with a damp cloth and thoroughly rinsing the detergent drawer.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 4 Feb. 2026
The tolerances are so exact that no rubber gasket is needed.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
The backroom walk-in freezer door and gaskets were damaged.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 16 Feb. 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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