SEALER Definition & Meaning

sealer

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Phonetic (Standard)IPA

an officer appointed to examine and test weights and measures, and to set a stamp upon such as are true to the standard.
a substance applied to a porous surface as a basecoat for paint, varnish, etc.

sealer

[ see-ler ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

sealer

/ ˈ��ː��ə /

a person or thing that seals
(formerly in Britain and currently in the US) an official who examines the accuracy of weights and measures
a coating of paint, varnish, etc, applied to a surface to prevent the absorption of subsequent coats

sealer

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Origin of sealer¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, sealer is from the Middle English word seler. See seal ¹, -er ¹

Origin of sealer²

First recorded in 1760–70; seal ² + -er ¹

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Quest was being used by Norwegian sealers in its last days.

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Over the past three decades, I’ve been lucky enough to obtain inside information about exterior wood sealers.

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Many were inadvertently introduced by whalers and sealers in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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This is why I think deck stain manufacturers have given us film-forming deck sealers that eventually peel.

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The air from the blower drives the sealer deep into the brick and mortar.

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