airtight

airtight
airtightly, adv.airtightness, n.
/air"tuyt'/, adj.
1. preventing the entrance or escape of air or gas.
2. having no weak points or openings of which an opponent may take advantage: an airtight contract.
[1750-60; AIR1 + TIGHT]

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