Tihenduseks

Tihenduseks is a Estonian term that expresses purpose, roughly translating to “for sealing” or “for compression.” It is formed with the translative suffix -useks from the root tihend, which can refer to a seal, gasket, or the act of sealing. The word is mainly used in technical and industrial language to indicate that a material, component, or process is intended to create a seal or to prevent leakage.

In practice, tihenduseks appears in product descriptions, specifications, and assembly instructions. It conveys the intended use rather than describing an action. Common constructions include phrases like tihenduseks mõeldud materjal (material intended for sealing) or tihenduseks kasutatav (used for sealing). The form helps distinguish purpose when listing compatible parts or recommended applications.

Etymology and grammar: the suffix -useks forms a purposive translative from a base that can be understood as either a seal-related noun or a verb meaning to seal. Therefore, kuid depending on context, tihenduseks can refer to the object designed to seal or to the act of sealing in a prescribed application.

See also: tihend, tihendamine, tihendaja, tihendusrõngas, elastomäti.