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hermetically

 

[ hɜːrˈmɛtɪkli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

sealed tightly

The term 'hermetically' refers to something that is sealed in such a way that no air can enter or escape. This is commonly used in the context of packaging and storage, especially with food products. When items are hermetically sealed, they are protected from contamination and spoilage. This method is often employed in canning and vacuum packaging to preserve freshness.

Synonyms

airtightly, completely, securely

Examples of usage

  • The jar was hermetically sealed to keep the contents fresh.
  • Hermetically sealed bags prevent oxidation.
  • The laboratory tests required hermetically closed environments.

Translations

Translations of the word "hermetically" in other languages:

🇵🇹 hermeticamente

🇮🇳 हर्मेटिकली

🇩🇪 hermetisch

🇮🇩 hermetis

🇺🇦 герметично

🇵🇱 hermetycznie

🇯🇵 密閉に

🇫🇷 hermétiquement

🇪🇸 herméticamente

🇹🇷 hermetik olarak

🇰🇷 밀폐적으로

🇸🇦 هرمتيًا

🇨🇿 hermeticky

🇸🇰 hermeticky

🇨🇳 密封地

🇸🇮 hermetično

🇮🇸 hermetískt

🇰🇿 герметикалық

🇬🇪 ჰერმეტულად

🇦🇿 hermetik olaraq

🇲🇽 herméticamente

Etymology

The word 'hermetically' originates from the name Hermes Trismegistus, a mythical figure believed to be a combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. In alchemy, Hermes was associated with secrecy and the concealment of knowledge. The term itself evolved from 'hermetic', which described a method of sealing that prevents the ingress of air. The concept of hermetic sealing gained prominence during the development of airtight containers in the 19th century, particularly in preserving food and laboratory experiments. Today, it is commonly used in various scientific and industrial applications to denote a tight seal that ensures the prevention of contamination and preserves the integrity of the contents.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,467, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.