seal window
[/siːl ˈwɪndoʊ/]
nounpl: seal windows
janela selada
1. A window that has been sealed shut, typically to prevent air leakage, weather infiltration, or for security purposes
The contractor installed a seal window to improve the building's energy efficiency.
O contratante instalou uma janela selada para melhorar a eficiência energética do edifício.
2. A window designed with weatherstripping or caulking to create an airtight seal
The new seal windows reduced heating costs significantly.
As novas janelas seladas reduziram significativamente os custos de aquecimento.
3. In industrial or laboratory settings, a window with hermetic sealing for containment purposes
The laboratory's seal window prevented contamination from entering the clean room.
A janela selada do laboratório impediu a contaminação de entrar na sala limpa.
Seal windows are increasingly common in Brazil due to rising awareness of energy conservation and climate control in homes and commercial buildings, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro where extreme weather variations occur. In the USA, they are standard in modern construction, especially in cold climates. The term reflects broader environmental consciousness in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
tight as a drum (describing how well a seal window closes)
airtight solution (metaphorical use in problem-solving)
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