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n. - A kind of 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).

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  • A re-application of non-oil-based sealant is in order after a year of service.
  • A sealant is the placement of plastic like material into the fissures on the chewing surface of a tooth.
  • Yes, shellac is just one kind of sealant you can use.
  • It works by injecting some kind of sealant into the flat tire while inflating it at the same time.
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