airtight

Modifying Another Word

• reasonably: It is important to exclude oxygen so ports for steam and nitrogen were included and the interior made reasonably airtight.
• not: Having moved the shelves, we discovered the lath wall was not plastered behind the shelves: no wonder the room was not airtight.
• sufficiently: For proper functioning of the system the building has to be sufficiently airtight.
• completely: To ' breathe ' , they need a constant and sufficient flow of air, so make sure the room is not completely airtight.
• almost: The ear is surrounded by the ear cups which form an almost airtight seal and cuts out disturbing outside noise.
• so: Gombrich's negative comments about caricature are valid but " his positive theory is not so airtight.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

• keep: The gaskets keep the containers airtight and prevent the baby food becoming contaminated with bacteria, molds or insects.

Modifies a noun

• container: Store them in airtight containers in a cool, dark, dry place.
• tin: Keep in an airtight tin or wrapped in foil.
• seal: Care should be taken to ensure an airtight seal exists where the wall meets the roof.
• jar: All spices should be kept in airtight jars to prolong their life.
• lid: It may be built from a large diameter concrete pipe with earth floor and airtight lid.
• bag: To Freeze Place loaf in an airtight freezer bag.

Used with adjective complement

• make: It is important to exclude oxygen so ports for steam and nitrogen were included and the interior made reasonably airtight.