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sealable

sealable

1 3.7
Able to be closed tightly so nothing can get in or out
  • adjective
  • /ˈsiːləbl/
translation icon : sellable
  • When you're at the grocery store, pick up some of those inexpensive sealable containers.
  • sealable plastic bag
  • sealable container

Examples

  • These bulk heads extending from the bottom to the upper deck here, and to the saloon deck here, are completely sealable.

  • If you don't want to grind it yourself, purchase a bag of flaxseed meal, portion it into sealable sandwich bags, and store them in the freezer.

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  • Cook vegetables for your dressing, place them in a sealable bag or container, and refrigerate.

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  • Simply place them in a sealable plastic bag, add a couple of drops of alcohol ink, shake, let dry, and ta-da!

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  • Peel and chop any vegetables for your side dishes, place them in a sealable bag or container, and refrigerate.

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  • Place the cooked veggies on a pan lined with paper towels (to remove any excess oil); then transfer to either a bag or sealable container.

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  • Another way to keep horseradish fresh is to peel it, cut it into chunks, put the chunks into a sealable jar, and cover the horseradish with vinegar.

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  • The in-vessel composting bins have a sealable hinged door at one end, a grated floor, an opening lid that seals the container, and a variable speed fan to supply air through a damper system.

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  • Place the marinated vegetables in a sealable plastic bag to keep them fresh.

  • Store the leftovers in a sealable container to prevent them from spoiling.

Synonyms

closeable
vssealable
1 3.2

Able to be shut or sealed to keep things inside

is closed tightly to prevent any entry or escape
closable
vssealable
3.2

You can shut it so it does not open

is closed tightly to stop anything entering or escaping

Surface Forms

sealable positive

Morphology

sealable = seal (transparent) = seal + able

The word 'sealable' is transparently derived from 'seal' with the addition of the suffix '-able', indicating the capability of being sealed.

Etymology

Sealable comes from the verb seal (to 'close' or 'fasten') and the ending -able meaning 'can be'. So a sealable bag is one you 'can seal' shut so nothing can enter or escape.