: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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Eight live roaches made their home in a reach-in cooler gasket.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Over time, leftover detergent, dirt, and lint can stick to the drum, gasket, and hoses, which creates a slimy film that stinky bacteria love.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors observed old food debris between the gasket of the glass-door refrigerator.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The materials are refrigerator-safe to keep things chilled until serving, while the sealing gasket preserves freshness.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Over time, leftover detergent, dirt, and lint can stick to the drum, gasket, and hoses, which creates a slimy film that stinky bacteria love.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
Health inspectors observed old food debris between the gasket of the glass-door refrigerator.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The materials are refrigerator-safe to keep things chilled until serving, while the sealing gasket preserves freshness.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 8 Nov. 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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