self-sealing
adjective
self-seal·ing
ˌself-ˈsē-liŋ 
1
: capable of being sealed by pressure without the addition of moisture
self-sealing envelopes
2
: capable of sealing itself (as after puncture)
a self-sealing tire
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The lid is self-sealing to keep food safe, and the stainless steel material ensures durability.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
The bag is also self-sealing, making the process of replacing and throwing it away a little cleaner.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
The port itself is self-sealing, which gave us ease when removing the hose.
—Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
The bag is also self-sealing, making the process of replacing and throwing it away a little cleaner.
—Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2024
The port itself is self-sealing, which gave us ease when removing the hose.
—Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
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“Self-sealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-sealing. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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