: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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Health inspectors observed old food debris between the gasket of the glass-door refrigerator.
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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
Pull out drawers to wash in the sink and clean gaskets with a toothbrush.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Its electronics are all sealed inside the body, and all of its plugs have gasket seals to prevent moisture from entering.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
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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
Pull out drawers to wash in the sink and clean gaskets with a toothbrush.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Its electronics are all sealed inside the body, and all of its plugs have gasket seals to prevent moisture from entering.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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