: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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Be cautious not to overuse vinegar in the dishwasher, as the acid can degrade certain rubber components, like gaskets and filters.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
Other orders noted oil leaks or problems with head gaskets.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Every seam, hole, etc. was sealed with a gasket or with a special acoustic caulk that stays pliable for decades.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
With the keyboard’s cushioned gasket structure, the typing sound is dampened and very satisfying.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
Other orders noted oil leaks or problems with head gaskets.
—Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
Every seam, hole, etc. was sealed with a gasket or with a special acoustic caulk that stays pliable for decades.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
With the keyboard’s cushioned gasket structure, the typing sound is dampened and very satisfying.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 7 Jun. 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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