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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Apply a sealant to the sidewalk, if desired, to prevent future staining.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Look for small cracks and holes, and use sealant caulk to fill the space permanently.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
As for availability, Kaup said staff contacted 10 local companies that provide sealant services in Lake Forest and found that eight no longer sell coal tar sealant.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Seal Fresh Cuts Seal the cuts with a garden sealant to keep them protected from unexpected cold temperatures that may occur after your final frost.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Mar. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Look for small cracks and holes, and use sealant caulk to fill the space permanently.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
As for availability, Kaup said staff contacted 10 local companies that provide sealant services in Lake Forest and found that eight no longer sell coal tar sealant.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Seal Fresh Cuts Seal the cuts with a garden sealant to keep them protected from unexpected cold temperatures that may occur after your final frost.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Sealant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sealant. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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sealant
noun
seal·ant
ˈsē-lənt 
: 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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