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Caulking compound

Scope note

A soft, putty-like material used to seal joints or fill crevices in buildings and other structures where leakage or structural movement may occur.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300015199

Broader Terms used

sealing compound

Narrower Terms used

oakum
lead wool
latex caulk

Equivalent Terms used

caulking compounds

Created

13yrs ago

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