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airtightnot allowing air to get in or out; completely sealed

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: not allowing air to get in or out; completely sealed

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈerˌtaɪt/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother's airtight cookie jar is like Fort Knox - nothing gets in or out!
  • The detective's airtight evidence left the criminal with no escape route.
  • She keeps her diet plans in an airtight drawer, but somehow cake always finds a way in!

airtight

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈerˌtaɪt/]

not allowing air to get in or out; completely sealed

a scientist carefully places a fresh sandwich into a clear glass container with a thick rubber seal around the lid. She presses down firmly on the lid until it clicks into place with a satisfying snap. The rubber gasket compresses tightly against the glass, creating a perfect seal with no gaps visible. Her assistant watches as she tests the seal by gently trying to lift the lid, but it won't budge. The vacuum-sealed container sits perfectly sealed with the sandwich preserved inside, showing no air can enter or escape.  something that is completely sealed and not allowing air to get in or out
💡 Concept

a scientist carefully places a fresh sandwich into a clear glass container with a thick rubber seal around the lid. She presses down firmly on the lid until it clicks into place with a satisfying snap. The rubber gasket compresses tightly against the glass, creating a perfect seal with no gaps visible. Her assistant watches as she tests the seal by gently trying to lift the lid, but it won't budge. The vacuum-sealed container sits perfectly sealed with the sandwich preserved inside, showing no air can enter or escape. something that is completely sealed and not allowing air to get in or out

Keep it airtight for a clear sight!
🎵 Rhyme

Keep it airtight for a clear sight!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈerˌtaɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈeəˌtaɪt/

🌳Etymology

Rootair
Suffix-tight

🎵Rhyme

tightrightflightsight
tight
right
flight
sight

🔗Collocations

airtight container
airtight seal
airtight case
airtight alibi
airtight agreement
airtight security

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's airtight cookie jar is like Fort Knox - nothing gets in or out!

The detective's airtight evidence left the criminal with no escape route.

😄 Fun example

She keeps her diet plans in an airtight drawer, but somehow cake always finds a way in!

Make sure the contract is airtight before signing it.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sealedwatertighthermeticimpermeablefoolproof

Antonyms

leakyporousflawed

Related

vacuumsealedcontainerwaterproofsoundproof

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