: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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Front loaders use less water and are gentler on fabrics but are prone to odors, particularly from mold and mildew growing around the door gasket.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
What to do if your vehicle is recalled Dealerships will replace the vehicle's fuel filler cap gasket for free.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Garbage Disposal Ring and Rubber Seal If your sink smells unpleasant even after cleaning the drain, the culprit is likely the rubber gasket around the garbage disposal.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Insulating silicone gaskets and foam silicone pads isolate the electronics and fans at the bottom from heat above; a fine steel mesh allows air to flow upwards from the fans, while preventing debris from falling into the componentry.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
What to do if your vehicle is recalled Dealerships will replace the vehicle's fuel filler cap gasket for free.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Garbage Disposal Ring and Rubber Seal If your sink smells unpleasant even after cleaning the drain, the culprit is likely the rubber gasket around the garbage disposal.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Insulating silicone gaskets and foam silicone pads isolate the electronics and fans at the bottom from heat above; a fine steel mesh allows air to flow upwards from the fans, while preventing debris from falling into the componentry.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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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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