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SELF-SEALING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-sealing mean?
• SELF-SEALING (adjective)
The adjective SELF-SEALING has 2 senses:
1. capable of sealing itself as after being pierced
2. seals without the application of moisture
Familiarity information: SELF-SEALING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of sealing itself as after being pierced
Context example:
self-sealing tires
Similar:
punctureless (being without punctures or incapable of being punctured)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Seals without the application of moisture
Context example:
self-sealing envelopes
Similar:
adhesive (tending to adhere)
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