GASKET

Gasket

1. o-ring
2. fiber washer
3. paper gaskets
4. cylinder head gasket]]

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gasket

Noun

  1. Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage between the two objects while under compression.
  2. A material which may be clamped between faces and acts as a static seal. Gaskets may be cut, formed, or molded to the desired configuration. - ASTM
  3. Any of a wide variety of seals or packings used between matched machine parts or around pipe joints to prevent the escape of a gas or fluid. - American Heritage Dictionary


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