gasket
Example Sentences
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On that record cold morning in Florida, rubber gaskets called O-rings, which were supposed to keep various rocket segments sealed together, failed.
Dehydrated food can last for a year or more, provided it is stored properly in a container with a gasket or is vacuum sealed.
From Seattle Times
Simply find all the places where water can get in and then seal them — either with glue or rubber gaskets.
From The Verge
Forte says it can be easy to overlook handles and the rubber gaskets on the doors, the latter of which are notorious for trapping crumbs.
From Seattle Times
The rubber gasket that seals the door in front-loading machines is where most of the mold and mildew collects, causing your machine and clothes to smell.
From Washington Post
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