hermétique

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin hermeticus, irregular derivation of Hermes Trismegistus, the god and mythological alchemist, said to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛʁ.me.tik/
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Adjective

hermétique (plural hermétiques)

  1. hermetic (airtight, watertight, etc.)

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