airproof

airproof
I. \\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ adjective
Etymology: air (III) + proof
2. : made impervious to air
II. transitive verb
1. : to make airtight
2. : to protect from the injurious action of air

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/air"proohf'/, adj.
1. impervious to air.
v.t.
2. to make impervious to air.
[AIR1 + -PROOF]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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