Definition of Leakproof

1. Adjective. Not subject to leaks.

Similar to: Tight

Definition of Leakproof

1. Adjective. Resistant to leaks; hermetic, sound; ''as of'' a dry cell battery. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Leakproof

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Leakproof

leakage
leakages
leaked
leakee
leakees
leakeite
leaker
leakers
leakier
leakiest
leakily
leakiness
leakinesses
leaking
leakless
leakproof (current term)
leaks
leaky
leal
lealer
lealest
leally
lealties
lealty
leam
leaman
leamed
leamer
leamers
leaming

Literary usage of Leakproof

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Controlling Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens in Acute Care by DIANE Publishing Company (1995)
"... place it in a second container that is closable, leakproof, and appropriately labeled. Laundry. Laundering contaminated articles, including employee lab ..."

2. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"Unbreakable linear polyethylene, leakproof closures. From 4 to 32 oz. (Cat. No. 2007). ... This new bottle has two carrying handles, leakproof closure. ..."

3. Biosafety in the Laboratory: Prudent Practices for the Handling and Disposal by National Research Council (U. S.) (1989)
"Dead animals are transported from the animal room to the incinerator in leakproof, covered containers. 9. Hypodermic needles and syringes are used only for ..."

4. Sdi: A View from Europe by Robert C. Hughes (1995)
"That is, the defenses would have to provide "leakproof," multilayered, global defenses (space-based in most versions) against ballistic missiles in order to ..."

5. Guidelines for the Humane Transportation of Research Animals by National Research Council (U. S.) (2006)
"A solid, leakproof bottom or removable leakproof tray under a slatted or mesh floor that prevents seepage of waste products outside of the enclosure is ..."

6. Handbook of Forensic Science by Maria Josefi (1994)
"Evidence specimens contaminated with wet blood or other potentially infectious materials must be placed in a closable, leakproof container (ie, ..."

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