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
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Examples
self-sealing envelopes
self-sealing tires
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.
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.
But the plane had advantages: its gas tanks were self-sealing and could take hits without catching on fire.
The dive brakes are extended and the non- self-sealing port wing tank trails fuel vapor and/or smoke.