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A shaped piece of material placed between parts to prevent leakage.
Natural examples
Die alte Dichtung am Wasserhahn muss ersetzt werden.
The old faucet seal needs replacing.
Eine neue Dichtung verhindert, dass Öl aus dem Motor austritt.
A new gasket prevents oil from leaking from the engine.
Prüfen Sie die Dichtung, bevor Sie den Deckel schließen.
Check the seal before closing the lid.
Usage note
Dichtung is feminine: die Dichtung, plural Dichtungen. It often sits between joined parts, such as a pipe, window, or engine.
Mini-lesson: Dichtung
A shaped piece of material placed between parts to prevent leakage. Dichtung is feminine: die Dichtung, plural Dichtungen. It often sits between joined parts, such as a pipe, window, or engine.
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