airtight in the PONS Dictionary

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It forms an airtight seal preventing microbiological and other contamination.
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It was a vehicle with an airtight compartment for victims, into which exhaust gas was piped while the engine was running.
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Every evacuee is issued a rebreather, for passing through anoxic environments, if the airtight evacuation capsules are compromised.
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It is virtually unsinkable, as it has airtight cavities in the cabin.
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Baked taralli can be kept in an airtight container for several months.
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Coffee grounds are stored in airtight ceramic or glass containers, like roasted beans.
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Jimmy and his fiance and her family are at the bank, inspecting a new safe, when a child accidentally gets locked inside the airtight vault.
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While not airtight, the double doors minimize the loss of heated air from the building.
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The oxygen from the generators fed the resulting fire in the cargo hold without any need for outside air, defeating the airtight fire suppression design.
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Store the shortbread in an airtight container for up to one week.
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