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gas-tight

gas-tight

1 5.8
Completely closed so no gas can get in or out
  • adjective
  • /ɡæs-taɪt/
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  • The engineers designed the new reactor with gas-tight joints to avoid any leaks.

Examples

  • So this is this is these are gas tight feed throughs and these electrodes are then connected to a variable voltage power supply.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • To maintain the integrity of the samples, ensure that the storage jar is gas-tight.

Synonyms

airtight
vsgas-tight
19 3.9

Completely closed so no air can get in or out

is specifically about preventing gas movement rather than only air
impermeable
vsgas-tight
4 6.6

Not allowing water or air to pass through

applies to blocking gas flow but not only to material permeability
air-tight
vsgas-tight
1 3.0

Completely sealed so no air can get in or out

is broader, concerned with preventing gas as well as air
leakproof
vsgas-tight
1 3.2

Not letting liquid or gas escape from a container

focuses narrowly on blocking gas movement rather than general leak resistance
sealed
vsgas-tight
2.5

Closed and covered to stop water or air getting in

emphasizes complete gas prevention, not just general closure or protection

Antonyms

1.0

Not closed so people or things can go through

26 1.5

Allowing liquid or gas to escape through holes and cracks

How Tight

gas-tight
1 5.8
airtight
19 3.9
sealed
2.5
leaky
26 1.5
permeable
4 5.8

Surface Forms

gas-tight positive

Morphology

gas-tight = gas + tight (transparent) = gas + tight

Compound of 'gas' + 'tight' whose meaning ('not allowing gas to pass') follows directly from the components.

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.