self-sealing

self-seal·ing

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [self-see-ling, self-]
- /sɛlf ˈsiːl.ɪŋ/
- /self ˈsiːl.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [self-see-ling, self-]
- /sɛlf ˈsiːl.ɪŋ/

Definitions of self-sealing word

adjective self-sealing capable of sealing itself automatically or without the application of adhesive, glue, or moisture: a self-sealing automobile tire; self-sealing envelopes. 1
adjective self-sealing (esp of an envelope) designed to become sealed with the application of pressure only 0
adjective self-sealing containing, or composed of, a substance that automatically seals punctures, etc. 0
adjective self-sealing that can be sealed by pressure alone 0

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Origin of self-sealing

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Self-sealing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Self-sealing

self-sealing popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.