self-sealing

Speech parts

1. self-sealing - Adjective

2. self-sealing - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

seals without the application of moisture

capable of sealing itself as after being pierced

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

adhesive self-locking self-loading punctureless self-adhesive self-starting sealable self-closing auto-close self-adhering self-priming self-sticking self-seal autoadhesive

Antonyms

nonadhesive puncturable

Examples

self-sealing envelopes Source: Internet

self-sealing tires Source: Internet

Accordingly, as a 237 gal (897 l) self-sealing fuel tank replaced the fuselage mounted armament, the cockpit had to be moved back by convert and the fuselage lengthened. Source: Internet

Due to reports the USAAF was receiving from Europe, the remaining 36 in the batch were upgraded with small improvements such as self-sealing fuel tanks and enhanced armor protection to make them combat-capable. Source: Internet

But the plane had advantages: its gas tanks were self-sealing and could take hits without catching on fire. Source: Internet

The dive brakes are extended and the non- self-sealing port wing tank trails fuel vapor and/or smoke. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

self-scolder self-scrutiny self-seal self-sealing tire self-secure self-security