Dictionary    Maps    Thesaurus    Translate    Advanced >   


Tip: Click Thesaurus above for synonyms. Also, follow synonym links within the dictionary to find definitions from other sources.

1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
hermetically
    adv 1: in an airtight manner; "this bag is hermetically sealed"

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Hermetically \Her*met"ic*al*ly\, adv.
   1. In an hermetical manner; chemically. --Boyle.
      [1913 Webster]

   2. By fusion, so as to form an air-tight closure.
      [1913 Webster]

   Note: A vessel or tube is hermetically sealed when it is
         closed completely against the passage of air or other
         fluid by fusing the extremity; -- sometimes less
         properly applied to any air-tight closure.
         [1913 Webster]

Common Misspellings >
Most Popular Searches: Define Misanthrope, Define Pulchritudinous, Define Happy, Define Veracity, Define Cornucopia, Define Almuerzo, Define Atresic, Define URL, Definitions Of Words, Definition Of Get Up, Definition Of Quid Pro Quo, Definition Of Irreconcilable Differences, Definition Of Word, Synonyms of Repetitive, Synonym Dictionary, Synonym Antonyms. See our main index and map index for more details.

©2011-2024 ZebraWords.com - Define Yourself - The Search for Meanings and Meaning Means I Mean. All content subject to terms and conditions as set out here. Contact Us, peruse our Privacy Policy