leakproof
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Not subject to leaks; designed or constructed to prevent the escape or entry of a liquid or gas: Describes an object or container that is sealed effectively so that its contents cannot leak out and external substances cannot leak in.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- This new water bottle is completely leakproof. (This new water bottle does not allow any liquid to escape.)
- For safety, the chemical must be stored in a leakproof container. (The chemical must be kept in a container that prevents any spills.)
- The manufacturer guarantees that the seal is leakproof for up to five years. (The maker promises the seal will not fail and allow leaks for five years.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Engineering Context: Often used to specify a performance standard for products like fuel tanks, plumbing fixtures, or medical equipment.
- The submarine's hull must be leakproof at extreme depths.
- Figurative Use (less common): Can describe information security, though "leak-proof" (hyphenated) is more typical in this context.
- They claimed their communication system was leakproof, but the data was still stolen.
Variants and Related Words
- Leak-proof (Adjective): A hyphenated variant with the same meaning, often used when the term precedes a noun (e.g., a leak-proof bag).
- Leak (Verb/Noun): The core word meaning an accidental escape or the act of escaping.
- Waterproof (Adjective): Impervious to water.
- Airtight (Adjective): Impervious to air or gas.
Synonyms
- Sealed: Closed securely to prevent leakage.
- Impervious: Not allowing fluid to pass through.
- Hermetic: Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.
Antonyms
- Leaky: Having holes or cracks that allow leaks.
- Porous: Having tiny holes that allow liquids or gases to pass through.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Leakproof bag: A bag designed to prevent its contents from spilling.
- Leakproof guarantee: A promise from a manufacturer that a product will not leak.
Adjective
- not subject to leaks