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Meaning of "airtightness" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AIRTIGHTNESS

airtightness  [ˈɛətaɪtnəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AIRTIGHTNESS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Airtightness is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AIRTIGHTNESS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

airtightness

Hermetic seal

A hermetic seal has the quality of being airtight. In common usage, the term often implies being impervious to gasses. When used technically, it is stated in conjunction with a specific test method and conditions of usage.

Definition of airtightness in the English dictionary

The definition of airtightness in the dictionary is the quality of being airtight.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AIRTIGHTNESS


contriteness
kənˈtraɪtnəs
decrepitness
dɪˈkrɛpɪtnəs
definiteness
ˈdɛfɪnɪtnəs
downrightness
ˈdaʊnˌraɪtnəs
eruditeness
ˈerʊdaɪtnəs
explicitness
ɪkˈsplɪsɪtnəs
exquisiteness
ɪkˈskwɪzɪtnəs
finiteness
ˈfaɪnaɪtnəs
inappropriateness
ˌɪnəˈprəʊprɪɪtnəs
indefiniteness
ɪnˈdefɪnɪtnəs
innateness
ɪnˈeɪtnəs
liteness
ˈlaɪtnəs
mediateness
ˈmiːdɪeɪtnəs
oblateness
ɒbˈleɪtnəs
steamtightness
ˈstiːmˌtaɪtnəs
straitness
ˈstreɪtnəs
unpoliteness
ˌʌnpəˈlaɪtnəs
up-to-dateness
ˌʌptəˈdeɪtnəs
uptightness
ʌpˈtaɪtnəs
watertightness
ˈwɔːtəˌtaɪtnəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AIRTIGHTNESS

airside
airspace
airspeed
airspeed indicator
airstop
airstream
airstrip
airt
airth
airtight
airtime
airtsy-mairtsy
airward
airwards
airwave
airwaves
airway
airwise
airwoman
airworthiness

WORDS THAT END LIKE AIRTIGHTNESS

alertness
brightness
business
correctness
expert witness
eyewitness
fitness
greatness
hotness
lightness
physical fitness
political correctness
promptness
robustness
shortness
softness
sweetness
tartness
tightness
wetness
witness

Synonyms and antonyms of airtightness in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «airtightness» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AIRTIGHTNESS

Find out the translation of airtightness to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of airtightness from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «airtightness» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

气密性
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hermeticidad
570 millions of speakers

English

airtightness
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

airtightness
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إحكام الشد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

герметичность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

impermeabilidade
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বায়ু নিবিড়তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

étanchéité à l´air
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kedap udara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Luftdichtheit
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

気密性
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

기밀성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Airtightness
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

airtightness
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காற்று புகாமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हवाबंदपणा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hava geçirmezliği
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ermeticità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hermetyczność
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

герметичність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

etanșeitatea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αεροστεγανότητα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

luchtdichtheid
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

lufttäthet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

lufttetthet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of airtightness

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AIRTIGHTNESS»

The term «airtightness» is regularly used and occupies the 92.718 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AIRTIGHTNESS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about airtightness

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AIRTIGHTNESS»

Discover the use of airtightness in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to airtightness and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Innovative Airtightness Test Procedure for Separating ...
As part of this thesis, the PFAT test procedure was proposed, validated in a series of laboratory trials and then applied to three different buildings to assess its practicality under real-world conditions.
Gary Proskiw, 2008
2
Airtightness in Commercial and Public Buildings
The only guide that provides comprehensive practical guidance on airtightness and detailing for commercial and public buildings and other non-domestic buildings.
M. P. R. Jaggs, Chris Scivyer, 2011
3
Airtightness in Uk Dwellings: Bre's Test Results and Their ...
This report summarises the findings from a large number of airtightness measurements carried out by BRE in UK dwellings.
R. k. Stephen, 1998
4
Measured Air Leakage of Buildings: A Symposium
A Review of European Research into Airtightness and Air Infiltration Measurement Techniques REFERENCE: Liddament, M. W., "A Review of European Research Into Airtightness and Air Infiltration Measurement Techniques," Measured Air ...
Heinz R. Trechsel, Peter L. Lagus, 1986
5
Modified and Controlled Atmospheres for the Storage, ...
Airtightness and O2 permeability measuring methods are similar to the methods for determining airtightness of CA rooms (Vigneault et al., 1992). Some storage room operators keep expansion bags partially inflated by giving the storage room  ...
Elhadi M. Yahia, 2009
6
Airtightness Test of Casket for Human Remains
A test for airtightness utilizing the Halogen Leak Detector was performed on a casket for human remains as requested by AFLC/DEHM (Memorial Affairs Division).
Daryl A. Edwards, AIR FORCE PACKAGING EVALUATION AGENCY WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO., 1976
7
Airtightness of Concrete Basement Slabs
The purpose of this project was to develop and evaluate means of making basement floors airtight, with the objective of keeping out radon bearing soil air.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, G.K. Yuill and Associates, 1991
8
A Procedure for Determining Airtightness Characteristics of ...
The procedure was field tested and appears to be suitable for most types of new and existing homes. Standard blower door equipment requires modifications and specialized accessories for this .
Sheltair Scientific Ltd, Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Research Division, 1989
9
Investigation of the Indoor Air Quality, Airtightness, and ...
The data collection includes airtightness, tracer gas air change, various indoor air quality measurements (radon, CO@, CO, RSP, HCHO, etc.), house size, insulation levels, construction details, exhaust fan usage and noise levels, HVAC ...
G.K. Yuill and Associates, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, 1987
10
Airtightness and Air Quality in Preserved Wood Foundations : ...
The study also investigated the level of "off-gasing" from the chemicals used for wood preservation in PWF basements. The field work involved four types of testing on 14 homes.
Buchan, Lawton, Parent Ltd, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Research Division, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AIRTIGHTNESS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term airtightness is used in the context of the following news items.
1
National Eisteddfod's Gold Medal for Architecture shortlist announced
... made entirely from Welsh timber and sets high standards in energy efficiency by using high levels of insulation, airtightness and natural light. «Daily Post North Wales, Jul 15»
2
West Bridgford house that could be good for your health - plus it has …
"We knew that airtightness would be our biggest challenge because of the complex roof structure. Frequent site visits were key to ensuring ... «Nottingham Post, Jul 15»
3
Builder boasts 'Pure House' is 'wave of the future' in home design
“Space heating and cooling demand, primary energy demand, airtightness, and thermal demand are regulated through a series of applications ... «Thehour.com, Jul 15»
4
CA Group delivers colourful solution for H&M
... sustainability benefits including the addition of continuous liner and insulation within the building, maximising airtightness and minimising the ... «Specification Online, Jun 15»
5
World's Tallest Passive House Rises at Cornell Tech
... by NYPassiveHouse, these standards reduce the building's operational energy demand to an optimal extent through insulation, airtightness, ... «Commercial Property Executive, Jun 15»
6
Possibly the UK's greenest commercial building ?
On target to achieve Passivhaus with a final airtightness test of 0.21ach@50pascals, the building also features 480m2 solar panels, which are ... «Green Building Press, Jun 15»
7
UK\'s greenest commercial building opens its doors to the public
On target to achieve Passivhaus with a final airtightness test of 0.21ach@50pascals, the building also features 480m2 solar panels, which are ... «Click Green, Jun 15»
8
The importance of building envelopes
Founded in 2010, GBSI has conducted over 300 airtightness tests in the region and is currently conducting building envelope verification ... «MEConstructionNews.com, Jun 15»
9
Today's tighter houses require better moisture control. Here's how to …
And it got worse: As further measures were taken to improve building airtightness and energy efficiency, even more rot and mold problems ... «Builder Magazine, Jun 15»
10
Village hall offers demonstration of Trio's A-rated capabilities
Importantly, it remains vapour permeable while offering very good airtightness to cut energy losses. "The correct tape size is applied around the ... «Specification Online, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Airtightness [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/airtightness>. May 2024 ».
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