: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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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.
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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
In cases where no engine debris is detected during inspection, for vehicles with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil and reprogram the engine control module.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 3 July 2025
For vehicles with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engines, if no debris is found during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the engine control module.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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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
In cases where no engine debris is detected during inspection, for vehicles with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engine, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil and reprogram the engine control module.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 3 July 2025
For vehicles with the 3-cylinder 1.5L VC-Turbo engines, if no debris is found during the inspection, dealers will replace the oil pan gasket, engine oil, and reprogram the engine control module.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 26 Jul. 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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