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airtight

[air-tahyt] / ˈɛərˌtaɪt /




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He sees passive homes as going hand in hand with all-electric appliances, because “with airtight construction, having a gas stove in the house especially doesn’t make sense” for indoor air quality.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

While the Huskies drain 3-pointers and play airtight defense, the 53-year-old Hurley puts on his own show on the sideline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

More: Your estate plan needs to be absolutely airtight.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

Some were ordinary bedrooms; others had no windows and were fitted with doors that made the rooms airtight.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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