airtight

hermético

airtight(

ehr

tayt

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Un adjetivo es una palabra que describe a un sustantivo (p.ej. el perro grande).

adjetivo

1. (no permeable al aire)

a. hermético

Place the mixture in an airtight container and freeze.Coloque la mezcla en un recipiente hermético y congele.

2. (sin debilidades)

a. irrefutable

Pete presented an airtight argument in favor of the project that nobody was able to counter.Pete presentó un argumento irrefutable en favor del proyecto que nadie puedo rebatir.

airtight

Un adjetivo es una palabra que describe a un sustantivo (p.ej. el perro grande).

adjetivo

1. (en general)

a. hermético(a)

airtight [ˈɛətaɪt]

adjetivo

1 [+container, seal] hermético

an airtight container store in airtight container keep them in an airtight jar or box the seal must be airtight This collar fitted to the inner rubber suit, forming an airtight seal

2 (not open to question) [+case, argument] sin fisuras; irrefutable

treaty, commitment, contract a seemingly airtight argument where you rely on circumstantial evidence, you must have an airtight case I managed to build an airtight case against the guilty company That is our defense. An absolutely airtight one previous international treaties have not been airtight the three-day visit may not produce an airtight commitment

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