underseal

English

noun
Definitions
  • A thick, resilient coating applied to the underbody or chassis of an automobile to protect against damage from small stones, etc, which would rapidly chip ordinary paint and allowing rusting to begin.

Etymology

Prefix from English seal (device, mammal).

Origin

English

seal

Gloss

device, mammal

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