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airtightness

airtightness

1 4.6
The state of not letting air move in or out
  • noun
  • /ˈɛərtaɪt.nəs/
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  • I assumed his wall R-values, airtightness, ventilation rate, and mechanical layout.

Examples

  • The BSC discussion on airtightness states that the PH standard of 0.6 ACH50 is too difficult to achieve for production builders.

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  • We agree that the airtightness requirement may be separately specified because of a concern over the durability of superinsulated envelopes.

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  • E.G.: If you achieve an airtightness of say n50-0.2-h@50Pa, which I assure you is possible here in the UK, then you can maybe consider some items not reaching the strict PH targets.

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  • For those who are still sitting on the fence, I'll state the idea behind net-zero-energy homes: the designer strives to reduce energy consumption to very low levels through a combination of strategies, including increased airtightness, increased insulation thickness, good window choice, and the selection of very efficient appliances.

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  • To improve energy efficiency, it's essential to check the airtightness of the building's envelope.

  • The home's airtightness prevents drafts and reduces heating costs during the winter.

  • A high level of airtightness in windows can significantly enhance indoor comfort.

Synonyms

closeness
vsairtightness
1 6.7

A stuffy feeling when a place has little fresh air

is a physical seal that stops air moving in or out
impermeability
vsairtightness
  • Specialized
8.3

The quality of not letting water or air pass through

is limited to blocking only air rather than all fluids

Antonyms

permeability
  • Specialized
3 7.4

How easily liquid or gas passes through a material like soil

How Airtight

airtightness
1 4.6
leakiness
1 5.1
draftiness
  • US
4.9

Surface Forms

airtightness singular

Morphology

airtightness = airtight (transparent) = air + tight + ness

The noun is formed regularly from the adjective 'airtight' with '-ness', and 'airtight' itself is a clear compound of 'air' + 'tight'.

Etymology

The word airtightness comes from air + tight + -ness, and it gives a simple picture: something is closed so 'no air can pass' through it. So airtightness means being sealed and stopping air from going in or out.