Applying a non-porous coating (7)

I believe the answer is:

sealing

(Other definitions for sealing that I've seen before include "Ratifying" , "Securely closing" , "Making leakproof?" , "Giving authorisation to" , "Making tight" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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