sealant

noun

seal·​ant ˈsē-lənt How to pronounce sealant (audio)
1
: a sealing agent
a radiator sealant
2
: a plastic material applied to parts of teeth with imperfections (such as pits and fissures) to prevent dental decay

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Also among the evidence found at the scene, per FOX 56, was also a to-do list, allegedly written by Kearney, that included reminders to clean up, get rid of evidence, paint things in the home with an odor sealant and dispose of Poole's body. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Then, apply a layer of weatherproof sealant around pipes and cables to lock it in place. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025 This will avoid causing damage to the sealant and potential staining. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 Each pair is slightly different thanks to the grain of the material and is finished with a water‑resistant sealant for all-weather durability. New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sealant

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First Known Use

1944, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sealant was in 1944

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“Sealant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sealant. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

Medical Definition

sealant

noun
seal·​ant ˈsē-lənt How to pronounce sealant (audio)
: a plastic material that is applied to parts of teeth (as the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars) with imperfections (as pits and fissures) usually to prevent dental decay
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