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sealable

sealable

1 3.7
Able to be closed tightly so nothing can get in or out
  • adjective
  • /ˈsiːləbl/
: 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

closable
vssealable
1 3.2

You can shut it so it does not open

is closed tightly to stop anything entering or escaping
closeable
vssealable
1 3.2

Able to be shut or sealed to keep things inside

is closed tightly to prevent any entry or escape

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.