hermetic

UK
/həˈmɛtɪk/
US
/hɚˈmɛtɪk/

Translations

hermeticadjective
more hermetic
Comp.
most hermetic
Super.
UK
/həˈmɛtɪk/
US
/hɚˈmɛtɪk/
The laboratory's hermetic chamber ensured that no contaminants could enter during the experiment.
La chambre hermétique du laboratoire garantissait qu’aucun contaminant ne pouvait entrer pendant l’expérience.
hermeticnoun
hermetics
pl
UK
/hɜːˈmɛtɪk/
US
/hɜrˈmɛtɪk/
Used (usually capitalized) to denote a follower of Hermetic philosophy.
hermétisteForme plurielle invariable au sens collectif : adeptes de l’hermétisme.
The hermetics gathered to discuss alchemical texts.
Les hermétistes se réunissaient pour discuter de textes alchimiques.
hermétistePersonne adepte de l’hermétisme, dans un contexte philosophique ou ésotérique.
The Renaissance scholar considered himself a Hermetic devoted to the study of alchemy.
Le savant de la Renaissance se considérait comme un hermétiste, consacré à l’étude de l’alchimie.

Definitions

hermeticadjective
Completely sealed, especially against the escape or entry of air.
The laboratory's hermetic chamber ensured that no contaminants could enter during the experiment.
Relating to or characterized by occultism or abstruseness; recondite.
The philosopher's hermetic writings were difficult for the average reader to understand.
Insulated or protected from outside influences.
The artist lived a hermetic life, rarely interacting with the outside world.
hermeticnoun
A follower or student of Hermetic philosophy or occult tradition associated with Hermes Trismegistus.
The Renaissance scholar considered himself a Hermetic devoted to the study of alchemy.