Sealant (Noun)
Meaning
A kind of sealing material that is used to form a hard coating on a porous surface (as a coat of paint or varnish used to size a surface).
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The contractors applied a sealant to the wood floor to protect it from stains and spills.
- A clear sealant was used to coat the grout between the tiles in the shower.
- The furniture was treated with a special sealant to make it more resistant to water damage.
- To preserve the color and texture of the stone monument, a sealant was applied to its surface.
- The manufacturer recommended applying a sealant to the drywall to reduce its absorbency before painting.