hermetisch — meaning in English

English meaning

• airtight adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
• hermetic adj Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.

Senses

hermetisch is used for these senses in English:

• airtight Impermeable to air or other gases.
• hermetically In a hermetic way.

airtight — full definition

1. adj Sealed so tightly that no air or gas can pass in or out.
2. adj So carefully reasoned or well-supported that it has no weak points; impossible to refute.

hermetic — full definition

1. adj Pertaining to the ancient Greek Olympian god Hermes.
2. adj Pertaining to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings attributed to him.
3. adj One who follows/worships Hermes.
4. adj Pertaining to alchemy or occult practices; magical, alchemical.

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