hermetic

hermetic definition - medical

her·met·ic (hər-mĕtˈĭk) or her·met·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)

adjective
Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.

Related Forms:

  • her·metˈi·cal·ly adverb

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