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sealant
noun seal·ant \ˈsē-lənt\
: a substance that is put on a surface in order to protect it from air, water, etc.
Full Definition of SEALANT
1
: a sealing agent <a radiator sealant>
2
: a plastic material applied to parts of teeth with imperfections (as pits and fissures) to prevent dental decay
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First Known Use of SEALANT
1944
Medical Dictionary
sealant
noun seal·ant \ˈsē-lənt\
Medical Definition of SEALANT
: a plastic material that is applied to parts of teeth (as the occlusal surfaces of molars and premolars) with imperfections (as pits and fissures) usually to prevent dental decay
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