self-heal

noun

ˈself-ˌhēl How to pronounce self-heal (audio)
: a blue-flowered Eurasian mint (Prunella vulgaris) that is naturalized throughout North America and is held to have medicinal properties useful in herbal medicine

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Some of us enjoy a pop of color from violets or self-heal in spring. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026 The second is that the gel self-heals after the nozzle passes through. — Amy Francombe, WIRED, 2 Oct. 2024 In experiments, the researchers showed that the polymer could be cut in half and self-heal at room temperature over the course of roughly 24 hours. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 Aug. 2025 The crosslinked polyamines can withstand extreme conditions and even self-heal, giving them an advantage over many existing separation materials. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for self-heal

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-heal was before the 12th century

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“Self-heal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-heal. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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