The engine had self-sealing gaskets to keep the grease in, just tighten the bolts.
One thing that saved many pilots lives during World War II was salf-sealing gas tanks that kept their planes from becoming fireballs when riddled with bullets.
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self-sealing — self sealer, n. /self see ling, self /, adj. capable of sealing itself automatically or without the application of adhesive, glue, or moisture: a self sealing automobile tire; self sealing envelopes. [1920 25] * * * … Universalium
self-sealing — [self′sēl′iŋ] adj. 1. containing, or composed of, a substance that automatically seals punctures, etc. [a self sealing tire] 2. that can be sealed by pressure alone [a self sealing envelope] … English World dictionary
self-sealing — adjective Date: 1851 1. capable of being sealed by pressure without the addition of moisture < self sealing envelopes > 2. capable of sealing itself (as after puncture) < a self sealing tire > … New Collegiate Dictionary
self-sealing — /ˈsɛlf silɪŋ/ (say self seeling) adjective denoting or relating to a device, container, etc., which seals itself: a self sealing envelope …
self-sealing — self seal′ing adj. capable of sealing itself automatically or without the application of adhesive, glue, or moisture … From formal English to slang
self-sealing — sealing independently, becoming closed off by itself (after puncture) … English contemporary dictionary
Self-sealing fuel tank — In aviation, self sealing fuel tank is a fuel tank technology in wide use since World War II that prevents fuel tanks primarily on aircraft from leaking fuel and igniting after being damaged by enemy fire.Self sealing tanks have two layers of… … Wikipedia
self-sealing containers — užsidarančioji fasuotė statusas Aprobuotas sritis sėkla apibrėžtis Fasuotė, pripildoma pro angą, kuri pati užsidaro fasuotę pripildžius. atitikmenys: angl. self sealing containers vok. Selbstschießende Vorverpackung, f šaltinis Valstybinės… … Lithuanian dictionary (lietuvių žodynas)
self-sealing — adjective 1》 (of a tyre, fuel tank, etc.) able to seal small punctures automatically. 2》 (of an envelope) self adhesive … English new terms dictionary
self-sealing — adj. 1 (of a pneumatic tyre, fuel tank, etc.) automatically able to seal small punctures. 2 (of an envelope) self adhesive … Useful english dictionary
