Airtight: meaning, definitions and examples

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airtight

[ ˈɛərˌtaɪt ]

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container

Sealed so that no air or liquid can get in or out.

Synonyms

hermetic, sealed, watertight

Examples of usage

The food was stored in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
The airtight seal on the window prevented any drafts from coming in.
The airtight packaging ensured the product stayed safe during transportation.

Translations

Translations of the word "airtight" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hermético

🇮🇳 वायुरोधक

🇩🇪 luftdicht

🇮🇩 kedap udara

🇺🇦 герметичний

🇵🇱 hermetyczny

🇯🇵 気密

🇫🇷 hermétique

🇪🇸 hermético

🇹🇷 hava geçirmez

🇰🇷 밀폐된

🇸🇦 محكم

🇨🇿 vzduchotěsný

🇸🇰 vzduchotesný

🇨🇳 密封

🇸🇮 neprodušen

🇮🇸 loftþéttur

🇰🇿 ауа өткізбейтін

🇬🇪 ჰერმეტული

🇦🇿 havasız

🇲🇽 hermético

Word origin

The term 'airtight' dates back to the early 19th century, combining the words 'air' and 'tight' to describe something that is completely sealed off from the outside air. The concept of airtight containers and seals has been important throughout history, especially for preserving food and preventing contamination. Airtight technology has evolved over time, with advancements in materials and design to create better seals and containers.