sealer

/'si:lə/

Thân thiện

The notary public acts as the sealer for the official document.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An official who affixes a seal to a document: A person authorized to apply an official stamp or seal, often to certify a document's authenticity.
   • A kind of sealing material: A substance applied to a porous surface to close its pores, forming a hard, protective coating or preparing it for a final finish, such as paint or varnish.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Official):
  • The notary public acted as the sealer for the legal contract.
  • In the 18th century, a royal sealer was responsible for stamping all decrees.
• Noun (Material):
  • Apply a wood sealer before painting the deck to prevent moisture damage.
  • This concrete sealer provides a glossy, protective finish to the driveway.

Advanced Usage

• "Acting as sealer": Serving in the official capacity of applying seals.
  • The clerk was appointed acting sealer for the ceremony.
• Penetrating vs. Surface Sealer: Technical terms describing how a sealing material works.
  • A penetrating sealer soaks into the material, while a surface sealer forms a film on top.

Variants and Related Words

• Seal (verb/noun): The act of closing securely or the device/mark used for authentication.
  • Seal the envelope. The document bears the king's seal.
• Sealant (noun): A material used for sealing, often used interchangeably with "sealer" in the context of materials.
  • Silicone sealant is used around bathtubs.
• Sealing (noun/gerund): The process of applying a seal or sealer.
  • The sealing of the documents took an hour. The sealing of the deck is necessary.

Synonyms

• For the official: Authenticator, certifier, notary.
• For the material: Primer, undercoat, size, varnish, waterproofing agent.

Related Phrases

• To seal a deal: To finalize an agreement. (Note: This uses the verb "seal," not the noun "sealer").
  • They shook hands to seal the deal.
• Sealer coat: A specific application layer of sealing material.
  • The first sealer coat must dry completely before sanding.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an official who affixes a seal to a document
2. 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)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• sealant