: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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Wednesday’s re-re-inspection: Five of the seven live roaches were in kitchen reach-in cooler gaskets.
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David J. Neal
august 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Strong metal clamps replicate the design of the polymer hinges on regular Pelican cases, squeezing the case shut on the gasket to create an impermeable seal.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2025
This is prevalent in front-load washers, as build up in the gasket or detergent drawer can cause white flakes, says Alicia Sokolowski, president of AspenClean detergent.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Most leisure goggles come with either silicone, rubber or foam gaskets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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David J. Neal
august 1, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
Strong metal clamps replicate the design of the polymer hinges on regular Pelican cases, squeezing the case shut on the gasket to create an impermeable seal.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 26 Mar. 2025
This is prevalent in front-load washers, as build up in the gasket or detergent drawer can cause white flakes, says Alicia Sokolowski, president of AspenClean detergent.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2025
Most leisure goggles come with either silicone, rubber or foam gaskets.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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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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