gas-tight
/'gæspru:f/ Cách viết khác : (gas-tight) /'gæstait/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Impermeable to gases; not allowing air or gas to pass in or out: Describes a seal, container, or barrier that prevents the passage of gases.
Usage
- The term "gas-tight" is used to describe the quality of an enclosure or seal. It is often applied in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts to ensure safety or maintain specific atmospheric conditions.
- It functions as an adjective and typically precedes a noun (e.g., a gas-tight seal) or follows a linking verb (e.g., The chamber is gas-tight).
Examples
- Adjective:
- A gas-tight seal is essential for the experiment to prevent contamination.
- The storage containers must be completely gas-tight to preserve the inert atmosphere.
- Is this door gas-tight enough to contain the potential leak?
Advanced Usage
- Technical Specification: Often used in engineering and safety documentation to specify performance requirements.
- The design calls for a gas-tight barrier between the reactor and the control room.
- Compound Adjective: Can be combined with other words to form technical descriptors, though the core meaning remains.
- The gas-tight integrity of the system was verified.
Variants and Related Words
- Gasproof (adj.): A synonym with identical meaning (not allowing gas to pass through).
- Gasproof packaging is used for sensitive electronic components.
- Airtight (adj.): Specifically impermeable to air; often used interchangeably with "gas-tight" in casual contexts, though "gas-tight" can imply a broader range of gases.
- An airtight container keeps food fresh.
Synonyms
- Hermetic: Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.
- Sealed: Closed securely to prevent entry or escape.
- Impermeable: Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Related Phrases
- Gas-tight seal: A seal that prevents gas leakage.
- Ensure the lid forms a gas-tight seal before proceeding.
- Gas-tight compartment: An enclosed space designed to be impervious to gases.
- The chemical must be stored in a gas-tight compartment.
Notes
- The term is a compound adjective formed from "gas" + "tight." Its primary and only meaning relates to the impermeability of gases. It does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it.
Adjective
- not allowing air or gas to pass in or out