Leakproof
adj.capable, resilientprofessional
What it means
Built so that liquid or gas cannot escape through its enclosure.
Reach for it when describing a verified containment feature, not a casual hope that a vessel will hold
Each leakproof container kept the medical samples secure during transport.
Choose between these
6- everyday
spillproof
ordinary tipping should not release the contents
not when Spillproof may tolerate seepage and is a weaker claim than leakproof.
- everyday
the barrier specifically excludes or contains water
not when Watertight does not guarantee containment of oil, vapor, or pressurized gas.
- professional
airtight
air exchange must be prevented
not when An airtight enclosure is not automatically safe for every liquid or chemical.
- professional
sealed
an opening or joint has been securely closed
not when A sealed package may still leak if its material or seam fails.
- formal
impermeable
the material itself does not let a substance pass
not when Impermeability says little about lids, valves, and assembled joints.
- formal
leak-resistant
reduced likelihood is supported but absolute prevention is not
not when Leak-resistant deliberately stops short of the full leakproof claim.
Said against
3- leaky
- permeable
- unsealed
It naturally appears in
3- leakproof container
A leakproof container protected the dry food through the river crossing.
- leakproof seal
The technician checked every leakproof seal before opening the valve.
- fully leakproof
Testing confirmed that the bottle remained fully leakproof after repeated drops.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adjective, designed to prevent leakage sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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