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leakproof

UK
/ˈliːkpruːf/
US
/ˈlikpruf/

Translations

leakproofadjective
more leakproof
Comp.
most leakproof
Super.
UK
/ˈliːkpruːf/
US
/ˈlikpruf/
étancheSe dit d’un récipient, d’un matériau ou d’un assemblage qui ne laisse pas fuir de liquide.
The new water bottle is completely leakproof, so you can carry it in your bag without worrying about spills.
La nouvelle bouteille d’eau est complètement étanche, donc tu peux la mettre dans ton sac sans craindre les fuites.
Additional translations
hermétiqueAu sens figuré : qui ne laisse pas filtrer d’information, d’ordinaire dans un contexte formel.
Synonyms
secure
tight
impermeable
sealed
waterproof
Antonyms
leaky
leakproofverb
leakproofed
Past Simple
leakproofed
Past Participle
leakproofing
Gerund
UK
/ˈliːkˌpruːf/
US
/ˈlikˌpruf/
Transitive use meaning 'to make something leakproof'
étanchéifierTechnique : rendre quelque chose étanche, notamment des joints, des tuyaux ou des assemblages.
They leakproofed the joints of the pipeline before the pressure test.
Ils ont étanchéifié les joints du pipeline avant le test de pression.
Additional translations
rendre étancheTour plus général, fréquent dans la langue courante.
Synonyms
tighten
seal
seal up
caulk
plug
cork
stop up
stop leaks
make watertight
waterproof
bung
secure

Definitions

leakproofadjective
Designed to prevent any liquid from escaping.
The new water bottle is completely leakproof, so you can carry it in your bag without worrying about spills.
Not allowing the passage or disclosure of information.
The committee kept discussions leakproof by restricting access to documents.
leakproofverb
To treat, seal, or construct (something) so that it does not allow liquid or gas to escape.
They leakproofed the joints of the pipeline before the pressure test.
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