self-sealing

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A device with seals that activate without special procedures

The engine had self-sealing gaskets to keep the grease in, just tighten the bolts.

Describing a container that is capable of automatically closing off leaks that form in it

One thing that saved many pilot's lives during World War II was salf-sealing gas tanks that kept their planes from becoming fireballs when riddled with bullets.

sealing independently, becoming closed off by itself (after puncture)
capable of sealing itself as after being pierced; "self-sealing tires"
capable of sealing itself as after being pierced; "self-sealing tires
seals without the application of moisture; "self-sealing envelopes"
self-sealing
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