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sealant

[/ˈsiːlənt/]
nounmasculinepl: sealants
selante
1. A substance used to seal gaps, cracks, or joints to prevent leakage of air, water, or other materials
Apply a waterproof sealant around the bathtub to prevent water damage.
Aplique um selante à prova d'água ao redor da banheira para evitar danos causados pela água.
2. A coating or compound that closes pores or creates a protective barrier on a surface
The concrete floor needs a sealant to protect it from stains.
O piso de concreto precisa de um selante para protegê-lo de manchas.
Synonyms
sealerscaulkcaulkingadhesivefiller

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
selante
Most common term in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
vedante
Alternative term, especially in technical contexts
Portugal
selante
Also used in European Portuguese
Portugal
material de vedação
More descriptive phrase sometimes used

Related Idioms & Phrases

caulk it up
seal the deal
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