hermetic

• Describe algo completamente sellado o hermético; también se refiere a tradiciones filosóficas u ocultas que son oscuras o esotéricas.

Describes something that is completely sealed or airtight; also refers to philosophical or occult traditions that are obscure or esoteric.

1. Airtight or sealedC1formalscientific

   Completely sealed so that no air or gas can escape or enter.

   hermético (sellado)

   • The samples were stored in a hermetic container to prevent contamination.
   • Hermetic seals are essential for preserving vacuum conditions.
   • The laboratory uses hermetic chambers for sensitive experiments.

   Sinónimosairtightclosedgas-tightimpermeablesealedshut

   Antónimosleakyopenpermeableporousventilated

2. Obscure or esotericC2formalart

   Relating to an ancient mystical or philosophical tradition; difficult to understand.

   Hermético (sentido figurado)

   • The poet's work is known for its hermetic symbolism.
   • Hermetic teachings were passed down through secret societies.
   • His writing style is so hermetic that few readers can grasp its meaning.

   Sinónimosabstrusearcanecrypticesotericmysteriousobscureoccultrecondite

   Antónimosaccessibleclearcomprehensiblelucidperspicuousunderstandable