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gasket

/ˈɡæs.kɪt/

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noun

/ˈɡæs.kɪt/C1formaltechnical
  • ruМеханическое уплотнение, часто в виде кольца или листа материала, используемое для заполнения пространства между двумя или более сопрягаемыми поверхностями для предотвращения утечек, например, в двигателях или стыках труб.

A mechanical seal, often a ring or sheet of material, used to fill the space between two or more mating surfaces to prevent leakage, such as in engines or pipe joints.

  1. B2formaltechnical

    A mechanical seal that fills the space between two or more mating surfaces, generally to prevent leakage from or into the joined objects while under compression.

    ruПрокладка

    • The mechanic replaced the blown head gasket on the car engine.
    • A rubber gasket ensures a watertight seal in the pipe joint.
    • The plumber used a new gasket to stop the leak from the faucet.

    Synonymspackingsealwasher

Forms
  • gaskets plural form
  • gaskets' possessive plural form
  • gasket's possessive singular form