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 port itself is self-sealing, which gave us ease when removing the hose.
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Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2023
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 19 Apr. 2024.
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