hermetic

• Décrit quelque chose de totalement scellé ou étanche; se rapporte aussi aux traditions philosophiques ou occultes qui sont obscures ou ésotériques.

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.

   Hermétique (étanche)

   • 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.

   Synonymesairtightclosedgas-tightimpermeablesealedshut

   Antonymesleakyopenpermeableporousventilated

2. Obscure or esotericC2formalart

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

   Hermétique (sens ésotérique)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabstrusearcanecrypticesotericmysteriousobscureoccultrecondite

   Antonymesaccessibleclearcomprehensiblelucidperspicuousunderstandable