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airless container

airless container

5.6
A sealed container with no air inside that keeps things fresh
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : contenedor hermético
  • The airless container kept the food fresh much longer than a regular jar.

Examples

  • Please store the chemicals in an airless container to prevent oxidation.

  • After sealing the painting in an airless container, it was protected from environmental damage.

  • The scientist placed the sample in an airless container.

  • Why do we need an airless container for this experiment?

  • The laboratory technician used an airless container to ensure that the delicate samples remained uncontaminated.

  • To preserve the flavor of the spices, they were stored in an airless container.

  • The engineer designed an airless container to enhance the shelf life of the pharmaceuticals.

Synonyms

airtight bag
vsairless container
3.2

A bag that keeps air from entering or leaving to protect what is inside

keeps the inside emptied of air rather than only blocking air movement

How Dry

desiccator
  • Specialized
8.8
airless container
  • Specialized
5.6

Surface Forms

airless container singular
airless containers plural

Morphology

airless + container

The meaning is a direct adjectival composition: 'airless' (without air) describes the noun 'container', so the phrase straightforwardly denotes a container lacking air. This adjective+noun pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The noun airless container comes from the simple image of making a container airless by taking all the air out so the food or object inside cannot touch air. That's why it means 'a sealed container from which air has been removed'.