1
: a sealing agent
a radiator sealant
2
: a plastic material applied to parts of teeth with imperfections (such as pits and fissures) to prevent dental decay
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This will avoid causing damage to the sealant and potential staining.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The expert suggests using a sealant such as clear polyurethane, vegetable oil, or petroleum jelly.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Each pair is slightly different thanks to the grain of the material and is finished with a water‑resistant sealant for all-weather durability.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
The project will consist of replacing caulking and joint sealants on the top four levels of the garage to prevent water from leaking through to the lower levels, which contributes to the deterioration of the parking structure, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The expert suggests using a sealant such as clear polyurethane, vegetable oil, or petroleum jelly.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
Each pair is slightly different thanks to the grain of the material and is finished with a water‑resistant sealant for all-weather durability.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
The project will consist of replacing caulking and joint sealants on the top four levels of the garage to prevent water from leaking through to the lower levels, which contributes to the deterioration of the parking structure, the release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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“Sealant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sealant. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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sealant
noun
seal·ant
ˈsē-lənt 
: a plastic material that is applied to parts of teeth (as the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars) with imperfections (as pits and fissures) usually to prevent dental decay
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