gas-tight
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5.8
- adjective
- /ɡæs-taɪt/
- The engineers designed the new reactor with gas-tight joints to avoid any leaks.
Examples
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So this is this is these are gas tight feed throughs and these electrodes are then connected to a variable voltage power supply.
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According to Swagelok, the back ferrule design can efficiently absorb and redirect installation torque for more predictable gas-tight sealing.
Academic text (2000) -
And you can make a gas tight seal with this adhesive on plastics like this.
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Moreover, the zirconium-oxide electrolyte must be gas-tight to prevent the diffusion of fuel or air across the cell.
Academic text (1994) -
High-capacity rotary extractors, hazardous waste filtration units, gas-tight syringes, and the zero headspace extractor are all featured.
Academic text (1997) -
The scientist sealed the experiment in a gas-tight container to prevent contamination.
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To maintain the integrity of the samples, ensure that the storage jar is gas-tight.
Synonyms
19
3.9
Completely closed so no air can get in or out
4
6.6
Not allowing water or air to pass through
1
3.0
Completely sealed so no air can get in or out
1
3.2
Not letting liquid or gas escape from a container
Closed and covered to stop water or air getting in
Antonyms
How Tight
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Gas-tight is a simple compound of gas and tight. Imagine a jar with its lid pressed down so no air or smell can get out; 'tight' here means 'completely closed', so something gas-tight stops gas from escaping.