Sealant ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sealant ( noun )

1. A substance used to fill cracks or gaps, or to provide a seal on a surface, such as in sealing a joint between two surfaces.
2. A substance used to make a surface impermeable, such as in waterproofing.

Origin:

From the middle english word seel, meaning to make something secure or fasten, and the suffix -ant, indicating a person or thing that performs an action.

Examples:

1. I used a silicone sealant to seal the cracks in the shower.
2. We used a special sealant to waterproof the basement.
3. The plumber applied a pipe sealant to the joints in the pipe.
4. The roofing contractor applied a roofing sealant to the roof.
5. A sealant was used to seal the crack in the window.

(As a verb)

Sealant ( verb )

1. A substance used to fill cracks or gaps, or to provide a seal on a surface, such as in sealing a joint between two surfaces.
2. A substance used to make a surface impermeable, such as in waterproofing.

Origin:

From the middle english word seel, meaning to make something secure or fasten, and the suffix -ant, indicating a person or thing that performs an action.

Examples:

1. I used a silicone sealant to seal the cracks in the shower.
2. We used a special sealant to waterproof the basement.
3. The plumber applied a pipe sealant to the joints in the pipe.
4. The roofing contractor applied a roofing sealant to the roof.
5. A sealant was used to seal the crack in the window.