airtight seals
No leaks allowed
Airtight seals are closures that prevent air from passing through.
The phrase appears in contexts ranging from food storage to spacecraft engineering: Check the airtight seals on the containers before freezing.
Figuratively, an airtight seal suggests complete isolation or protection from outside influence.
- hermeticImpenetrably closed off
- gasketsRings that prevent leakage
- leak preventionStopping unwanted fluid escape
- O-ringsLoop-shaped mechanical seals
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
food packaging · food storage · neoprene · sealed · automotive industry · clean room · mason · mason jar · vacuum chambers · nitrile · Teflon · silicone · medical devices · weatherstripping · medical technology · tupperware · submarine hatch · polyurethane
- green buildingLEED, LEED certification, net zero, green roofs, sustainable design
permeability
airtight sealsbreathable materials
Fabrics permitting air circulation
air vents · filters · vents · woven fabrics · sieve