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airtight

[air-tahyt] / ˈɛərˌtaɪt /




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Inside a glove box filled with protective nitrogen gas, team members sealed individual rock particles in airtight containers.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

They thought they could build a fortress around quarterback Justin Herbert, providing him an airtight pocket to pick apart defenses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

The most expensive purchase, she calculates, were the windows at £30,000, while one of the cheapest measures was making the whole house airtight, which cost £5,000.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

It’s also safe to eat for three to four days, provided the chicken is stored properly in shallow, airtight containers rather than in its original plastic packaging.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2026

Control room operators at Daiichi were wearing full gear, but the airtight radiation suits weren’t made for long-term use.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland


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