self-sealing

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌsɛlfˈsiːlɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(self′sē′ling, self′-)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
self-seal•ing  (self′sē′ling, self′-),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. capable of sealing itself automatically or without the application of adhesive, glue, or moisture:a self-sealing automobile tire; self-sealing envelopes.
  • 1920–25
self′-seal′er, n. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
self-sealing adj
  1. (esp of an envelope) designed to become sealed with the application of pressure only

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