hermetic — completely airtight; isolated from outside influences
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: completely airtight; isolated from outside influences
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɜːrˈmetɪk/
Korean meaning: 밀폐된, 기밀의; 외부 영향으로부터 격리된
Korean pronunciation: 허**메**틱
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's hermetic lifestyle made her suspicious of all modern technology.
- The hermetic packaging kept the kimchi fresh for months.
- Scientists created a hermetic chamber to study the effects of complete isolation.
hermetic
ADJECTIVE//hɜːrˈmetɪk//
completely airtight; isolated from outside influences
A scientist creates a hermetic seal on the experimental containment chamber
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In her hermetic studio, she creates aesthetic magic that's truly magnetic
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Origin
From the name Hermes Trismegistus (Hermes the Thrice-Great), a legendary Hellenistic figure associated with alchemy and mysticism in ancient Egypt and Greece. The term was applied to the sealed vessels used in alchemical work, and later extended to mean anything completely airtight or isolated.
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“My grandmother's hermetic lifestyle made her suspicious of all modern technology.”
“The hermetic packaging kept the kimchi fresh for months.”
“Scientists created a hermetic chamber to study the effects of complete isolation.”
“The philosopher's hermetic theories were so complex that even his students couldn't understand them.”
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