hermetic sealing
[hər-ˈme-tik ˈsē-liŋ]
nounpl: hermetic sealings
vedação hermética
1. A method of sealing a container or space so that it is airtight and completely impermeable to air, moisture, or other gases
The hermetic sealing of the pharmaceutical bottle ensures the medicine remains uncontaminated.
A vedação hermética do frasco farmacêutico garante que o medicamento permaneça incontaminado.
2. A process of making something completely sealed against external environmental influences
The laboratory equipment requires hermetic sealing to maintain precise experimental conditions.
O equipamento de laboratório requer vedação hermética para manter as condições experimentais precisas.
3. In construction and engineering, the creation of an airtight barrier that prevents air leakage
Hermetic sealing is critical in clean room construction to prevent contamination.
A vedação hermética é crítica na construção de salas limpas para evitar contaminação.
The term 'hermetic sealing' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it is commonly employed in pharmaceutical manufacturing, electronics production, and laboratory settings. The concept originates from Hermes Trismegistus and was popularized in alchemy and later adopted by modern engineering. In contemporary usage, it represents a gold standard for product protection and quality assurance in industries requiring strict environmental control.
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