hermetic
gb/hˈɚmˈɛtɪk/ us/hˈɚmˈɛtɪk/
C1
Engelsk
légmentes, hermetikus, zárt, belterjes
C1
1
légmentes
B2
hermetikus
C1
Brugsmønster:
hermetic [container/seal/chamber]
The lab samples must be kept in a hermetic container to prevent contamination.
A laboratóriumi mintákat a szennyeződés elkerülése érdekében légmentes tartályban kell tartani.
After the storm, engineers checked that the chamber was still hermetic.
A vihar után a mérnökök ellenőrizték, hogy a kamra még mindig légmentes-e.
The new lid forms a hermetic barrier that keeps the coffee fresh.
Læringseksempler
Keep the medicine in a hermetic jar.
A gyógyszert légmentesen záródó üvegben tartsd.
This box is hermetic, so air cannot get in.
Ez a doboz légmentes, ezért nem jut bele levegő.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may think it means only “secret” or “mysterious”; in common use it often means “airtight.”
Betydning
completely sealed against air
Ordforbindelser
hermetic seal
|hermetic container
|hermetic packaging
|hermetic chamber
|hermetic closure
|hermetic door
|hermetic jar
|hermetic storage
|hermetic compressor
|hermetic system
Synonymer
airtight (Most direct everyday synonym.)
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sealed (More general; may not imply complete airtightness.)
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watertight (Focuses on stopping water; often also implies very well sealed.)
Antonymer
unsealed (Not closed with a seal.)
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leaky (Allows air or fluid to escape or enter.)
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open (Not closed at all.)
Temaer
science
|engineering
|daily_life
|food
Definition
Completely closed so no air can enter or escape.
Completely sealed so that air or gas cannot get in or out.
C2
FORMAL
2
Brugsmønster:
hermetic [community/world/circle]
The startup’s culture felt hermetic, as if no one from outside could contribute.
A startup kultúrája zártnak hatott, mintha egy kívülálló sem tudna hozzájárulni.
His novels depict a hermetic world with its own rules and language.
Regényei egy zárt világot ábrázolnak, amelynek megvannak a maga szabályai és nyelve.
The committee became so hermetic that even basic decisions were hard to explain.
Læringseksempler
The group was hermetic and did not accept new members.
A csoport zárt volt, és nem fogadott be új tagokat.
Typisk fejl:
This sense is figurative; it does not mean “religious” or “chemical.”
Betydning
closed off from outsiders
Ordforbindelser
hermetic community
|hermetic world
|hermetic circle
|hermetic group
|hermetic culture
|hermetic life
|hermetic environment
|hermetic style
|hermetic atmosphere
|hermetic organization
Synonymer
insular (Emphasizes lack of contact with others.)
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closed (More general; can refer to attitudes or groups.)
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secluded (Emphasizes physical or social separation.)
Antonymer
open (Willing to accept outsiders or new ideas.)
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inclusive (Actively welcomes others in.)
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outward-looking (Engages with the wider world.)
Temaer
society
|culture
|relationships
|arts
Definition
Not open to other people or ideas; separate from the outside.
Closed and self-contained, with little contact with or influence from the outside world; hard for outsiders to enter or understand.
C2
TECHNICAL
3
hermetikus
C2
Brugsmønster:
hermetic [tradition/texts/philosophy]
The course surveys hermetic texts alongside early alchemical treatises.
A kurzus a korai alkimista értekezések mellett hermetikus szövegeket is áttekint.
She studies hermetic symbolism in Renaissance art.
A reneszánsz művészet hermetikus szimbolikáját tanulmányozza.
His paper traces hermetic influences on seventeenth-century philosophy.
Typisk fejl:
Do not confuse this with the common meaning “airtight.”
Betydning
relating to Hermeticism
Ordforbindelser
hermetic tradition
|hermetic texts
|hermetic philosophy
|hermetic writings
|hermetic alchemy
|hermetic teachings
|hermetic doctrine
|hermetic corpus
|hermetic symbolism
|hermetic literature
Synonymer
occult (Broader; refers to hidden or mystical traditions generally.)
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esoteric (Broader; emphasizes being known by only a few.)
Antonymer
mainstream (Not specialized or esoteric.)
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exoteric (Intended for the public rather than initiates.)
Temaer
religion
|history
|literature
|philosophy
Definition
Connected to Hermeticism, a secret or mystical tradition linked to alchemy and old religious writings.
Relating to Hermeticism, an esoteric religious and philosophical tradition associated with late antique texts, alchemy, and occult symbolism.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
hermetic
IPA
GB/hˈɚmˈɛtɪk/
US/hˈɚmˈɛtɪk/
Stavelser og tryk
her - met - ic (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (her)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: hermetic
Ordfamilie
Core family
hermetically
adverb
Related words
seal
verb A2
airtight
adjective
Advanced or less common
hermeticism
noun
Udtryk
hermetic seal
1/hˈɚmˈɛtɪk sˈil/
fixed phrase
technical
an airtight seal
A seal that keeps air out (or in).
Eksempler
- A rubber gasket helps create a hermetic seal around the lid.
- The technician tested the hermetic seal for leaks.
- Without a hermetic seal, the sensor can fail in humid conditions.
Læringseksempler
- The lid makes a hermetic seal.
hermetically sealed
1/hɚmˈɛtɪkli sˈild/
fixed phrase
sealed so no air passes
Closed perfectly so no air can get in or out.
Eksempler
- The soup comes in a hermetically sealed pouch.
- Make sure the bag is hermetically sealed before you freeze it.
- The device is hermetically sealed to protect the electronics from moisture.
Læringseksempler
- The bottle is hermetically sealed.