underseal

noun, verb — 2 senses

underseal

noun

Etymology From under- + seal.

1

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.

underseal

verb

Etymology From under- + seal.

1

To coat (the underbody or chassis of a vehicle) with underseal.

Derived terms
undersealed, undersealing

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