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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

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  • everyday

    spillproof

    ordinary tipping should not release the contents

    not when Spillproof may tolerate seepage and is a weaker claim than leakproof.

  • everyday

    watertight

    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

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  • leaky
  • permeable
  • unsealed

It naturally appears in

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  • 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.

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