sealing

Thân thiện

The sailor applies sealing to the wooden boat hull.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of treating something to make it repel water: This refers to the process of applying a material or substance to a surface to prevent water or other liquids from passing through it. 2. The act of fastening or closing something securely: This refers to the action of making something airtight or watertight by closing it firmly.

Usage

The word "sealing" is a gerund (a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun). It describes the action or process of applying a seal.

Examples

• The sealing of the wooden deck should be done every two years to protect it from rain.
• Proper sealing of food containers is essential to keep them fresh.
• The sealing of the envelope was complete, ensuring the letter's privacy.

Advanced Usage

• "Hermetic sealing": Refers to an airtight seal, often used in scientific or industrial contexts.
  • The success of the experiment depended on the hermetic sealing of the chamber.

Variants and Related Words

• Seal (verb): To fasten or close securely; to apply a waterproof coating.
  • You must seal the jar tightly.
• Sealant (noun): A substance used for sealing something to make it airtight or watertight.
  • We applied a silicone sealant around the bathtub.
• Sealed (adjective): Closed or secured with a seal.
  • The document was delivered in a sealed envelope.

Synonyms

• Waterproofing
• Closing
• Fastening
• Encapsulation

Related Phrases

• "Sealing off": (Phrasal verb) To prevent access to an area by closing it.
  • The police are sealing off the crime scene.
  • (Note: This is a related phrasal verb using the base verb "seal," not a direct usage of the noun "sealing").

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of treating something to make it repel water

Từ đồng nghĩa

• waterproofing