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Definitions for self-sealing
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Princeton's WordNet

  1. self-sealingadjective

    capable of sealing itself as after being pierced

    "self-sealing tires"

  2. self-sealingadjective

    seals without the application of moisture

    "self-sealing envelopes"

Wiktionary

  1. self-sealingadjective

    A device with seals that activate without special procedures.

    The engine had self-sealing gaskets to keep the grease in, just tighten the bolts.

  2. self-sealingadjective

    Describing a container that is capable of automatically closing off leaks that form in it.

    One thing that saved many pilot's lives during World War II was salf-sealing gas tanks that kept their planes from becoming fireballs when riddled with bullets.

ChatGPT

  1. self-sealing

    Self-sealing refers to any material or object that has the ability to seal or close itself automatically, commonly used to prevent leakage of fluids or air. This property ensures that if a puncture or damage occurs, the material or object will automatically close the hole or repair the damage without manual intervention, often through the use of pressure, heat, or specific chemicals. Self-sealing is commonly found in packages, containers, fuel tanks, and even tires.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-sealing in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of self-sealing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of self-sealing in a Sentence

  1. Dean Acheson (1893 - 1971):

    Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.

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