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  4. sealant

sealant

/ˈsiːlənt/
sellador

Apply the sealant around the window frame to prevent leaks.

Aplica el sellador alrededor del marco de la ventana para evitar filtraciones.


Ingeniería
técnico

Sustancia viscosa que se aplica para cerrar grietas o juntas y hacerlas impermeables o herméticas.

The plumber used a silicone sealant to fix the leaking pipe.

El fontanero usó un sellador de silicona para reparar la tubería con fugas.

Se usa comúnmente en construcción, fontanería y reparaciones domésticas.

Colocaciones

silicone sealantsellador de siliconaapply sealantaplicar selladorwaterproof sealantsellador impermeable

Sinónimos

caulksealadhesive

Consejo pro

Distinction from Adhesive

While adhesives stick things together, sealants primarily fill gaps to block air, water, or dust. In Spanish, 'pegamento' is adhesive, while 'sellador' is sealant.

Origen de la palabra

From 'seal' + suffix '-ant', indicating an agent or substance that performs the action of sealing.

Notas de uso

In general conversation, 'caulk' is often used interchangeably with 'sealant', though 'sealant' is the broader technical term.

Desglose de la palabra

seal
to close tightly
root
+
-ant
agent/substance
suffix
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