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sealed containers

[sild kənˈteɪnərz]
nounpl: sealed containers
recipientes selados
1. Containers that are closed or fastened in such a way that nothing can enter or leave
The food was stored in sealed containers to prevent spoilage.
Os alimentos foram armazenados em recipientes selados para evitar deterioração.
2. Airtight or watertight vessels used for storage, transport, or preservation
The laboratory used sealed containers for hazardous materials.
O laboratório usou recipientes selados para materiais perigosos.
Synonyms
airtight containershermetically sealed containersclosed containerswatertight containers
Antonyms
open containersunsealed containersexposed containers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
recipientes selados / potes selados
Most common in everyday usage
São Paulo
recipientes hermeticamente fechados
More formal, technical usage
Portugal
recipientes selados / contentores selados
Common in formal and commercial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

under sealed conditions
keep under seal
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