← Back to Fala2Me

hermetically sealed containers

[hər-ˈme-ti-k(ə-)lē ˈsēld kən-ˈtā-nərz]
nounpl: hermetically sealed containers
recipientes hermeticamente selados
1. Containers that are completely sealed to prevent air, moisture, or contaminants from entering or escaping
The laboratory uses hermetically sealed containers to preserve chemical samples.
O laboratório usa recipientes hermeticamente selados para preservar amostras químicas.
2. Airtight vessels designed to maintain the integrity of contents over extended periods
Food products are often stored in hermetically sealed containers to extend shelf life.
Produtos alimentares são frequentemente armazenados em recipientes hermeticamente selados para prolongar a vida útil.
Synonyms
airtight containerssealed containersvacuum-sealed containersleak-proof containersrecipientes à prova de ar
Antonyms
open containersporous containerspermeable containersrecipientes abertos

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recipientes hermeticamente selados
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
potes hermeticamente fechados
Alternative using 'potes' (pots/jars)
Portugal
recipientes hermeticamente vedados
Uses 'vedados' (sealed) as preferred variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

sealed tight as a drum
airtight seal
hermetically sealed environment
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →