: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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Rubber Gaskets and Hoses Prolonged or repeated exposure to vinegar can cause rubber parts like gaskets and hoses to disintegrate.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Another 50 were in the gaskets of a cookline reach-in cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
It could also be used for spacecraft heat shields, seals, and gaskets in extreme environments.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
This problem usually begins in hidden crevices in seals and gaskets, but this nasty biofilm can eventually spread and make your dishwasher unsanitary.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
Another 50 were in the gaskets of a cookline reach-in cooler.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025
It could also be used for spacecraft heat shields, seals, and gaskets in extreme environments.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
This problem usually begins in hidden crevices in seals and gaskets, but this nasty biofilm can eventually spread and make your dishwasher unsanitary.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gasket
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 24 Dec. 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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