resealing
Making airtight again
Resealing is the act of sealing something again after it has been opened or after the original seal has failed.
You might reseal a bag of chips to keep them fresh, or reseal a driveway to protect it from weather damage: The container needs resealing after each use.
Flexible synthetic polymer
- caulkWaterproof gap filler
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
- sealantGap-blocking substance
- adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
grout · gasket · polyurethane · mastic · weatherstripping · tape · putty · filler
Repairing by covering
- fixingRestoring proper function
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- regroutingReplacing tile seam filler
- reglazingInstalling replacement glass
bathtub · shower · driveway · envelope · recorking · recapping · reclosing · restoration
Press-seal plastic pouch
Impervious to atmosphere
- crispnessSnappy, firm texture
- flavorCharacteristic taste quality
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
perishables · ziplock · Tupperware · canning · preserving · pantry · snacks · cereal
Shows if opened
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
- seepageSlow fluid escape
moisture · humidity · spoilage · evaporation · staleness · infiltration · permeability · leak-proof
silicone
Flexible synthetic polymer
adhesive · grout · gasket · polyurethane · mastic · weatherstripping · tape · putty · filler · waterproofing
patching
Repairing by covering
- fixingRestoring proper function
- caulkingMaterial for sealing gaps
- regroutingReplacing tile seam filler
reglazing · bathtub · shower · driveway · envelope · recorking · recapping · reclosing · restoration · maintenance
ziplock
Press-seal plastic pouch
airtight
Impervious to atmosphere
shelf-life · perishables · ziplock · Tupperware · canning · preserving · pantry · snacks · cereal · chips
tamper-evident
Shows if opened
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- contaminationIntroduction of impurities
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
seepage · moisture · humidity · spoilage · evaporation · staleness · infiltration · permeability · leak-proof · airtight
- renovationrenovation, remodeling, remodel, renovate, refurbishment
- restoration workrestoration, refurbishment, rebuilding, overhaul, engine rebuild
- roof repairleak repair, roof inspection, patching, crack repair, caulking
- surface maintenancepatching, crack repair, resurfacing, pressure washing, crack filling
- glazingglaze, glazier, double glazing, reglazing, triple glazing
- renovationsrenovation, remodel, refurbishment, addition, extension
resealingopening
Gap or start
unsealing · reopening · unwrapping · uncapping · uncorking
resealingbreaching
Breaking through something
puncturing · rupturing · perforating · compromising · tampering
sealed, sealing, seal, unseal, unsealed, sealer, reseal, resealed, sealable