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hermetic

her·me·tic

UK/hə(ɹ)ˈmɛtɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

completely sealed; completely airtight

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Origin

From Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.

Phrases

  • hermetic seal
  • hermetically sealed

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