: a material (such as rubber) or a part (such as an O-ring) used to make a joint fluid-tight
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The containers are made from BPA-free plastic and feature side-locking lids with a silicone gasket to lock in freshness and keep pesky critters out.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Last week, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to allow two U.S. military flights full of Colombian deportees to land, Trump blew a gasket and ordered his team to execute a 25% tax on Colombian goods entering the United States.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The stunningly beautiful work of horology is 40.9 mm, and everything—save for the sapphire crystals, case gaskets, spring bars, mainspring, and most jewels—was painstakingly crafted by hand.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
One of the great things about this bag is the draft collar and face gasket feature, which does a great job of keeping your head warm.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
Last week, after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to allow two U.S. military flights full of Colombian deportees to land, Trump blew a gasket and ordered his team to execute a 25% tax on Colombian goods entering the United States.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025
The stunningly beautiful work of horology is 40.9 mm, and everything—save for the sapphire crystals, case gaskets, spring bars, mainspring, and most jewels—was painstakingly crafted by hand.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
One of the great things about this bag is the draft collar and face gasket feature, which does a great job of keeping your head warm.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Gasket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gasket. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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gasket
noun
gas·ket
ˈgas-kət 
: a material (as rubber) or a part used to prevent a joint from leaking
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