rubber seal

[ˈrʌbər siːl]
nounpl: rubber seals
vedação de borracha
1. A seal or gasket made of rubber material used to prevent leakage or entry of unwanted substances between two surfaces
The rubber seal on the jar keeps the contents fresh.
A vedação de borracha no pote mantém o conteúdo fresco.
2. A protective strip of rubber used in mechanical or industrial applications to create an airtight or watertight closure
The technician replaced the rubber seal in the pump to stop the leak.
O técnico substituiu a vedação de borracha na bomba para parar o vazamento.
Rubber seals are essential components in both Brazilian and American industrial, automotive, and household applications. In Brazil, they are commonly found in kitchen appliances and plumbing systems. The term 'vedação de borracha' is standard in technical and commercial contexts across Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gasketrubber gasketsealO-ringpacking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
vedação de borracha
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
gaxeta de borracha
Alternative technical term used in industrial contexts
General Brazilian
anel de vedação
Used when referring specifically to O-ring style seals
Portugal
vedação de borracha
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; widely understood in European Portuguese

Related Words

sealingweatherstrippingsilicone sealgasket materialleak prevention

Related Idioms & Phrases

make it watertight
seal the deal
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