hermetically

== English == === Etymology === From hermetic +‎ -ally. === Pronunciation === (US) IPA(key): /hɚˈmɛt.ɪk(.ə)li/, [hɚˈmɛɾ.ɪk(.ə)li] === Adverb === hermetically (comparative more hermetically, superlative most hermetically) In a hermetic way. With a hermetic seal; so as to be airtight. a hermetically sealed jar;   they hermetically seal the jars In an isolated manner. Synonym: isolatedly Hyponym: (of persons' lifestyles) hermitically living hermetically ==== Usage notes ==== The collocation *hermitically sealed in reference to packaging is a mild catachresis, but when speaking of persons' lifestyles, living hermitically is broadly synonymous with living hermetically (with potential for hyponymy in precise use). ==== Derived terms ==== hermetically seal hermetically sealed ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====