unsealed

[/ʌnˈsiːld/]

adjective/verb (past participle)

desselado/aberto

1. Not sealed; having had a seal removed or broken

The unsealed envelope revealed the letter inside.

O envelope desselado revelou a carta dentro.

2. Open to public knowledge; made public or revealed

The unsealed court documents are now available to the press.

Os documentos judiciais desselados estão agora disponíveis para a imprensa.

3. Not protected by a seal; exposed to air or elements

An unsealed container will allow the contents to spoil quickly.

Um recipiente desselado permitirá que o conteúdo estrague rapidamente.

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General Brazilian

desselado/aberto

Standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

desselado/aberto

Standard usage; 'destapado' also used colloquially

unsealed records - registros desselados/públicos

break the seal - quebrar o selo

with sealed lips - com lábios selados (opposite context)

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