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completely sealed against the entry or escape of air
- The scientist stored the samples in hermetic containers to prevent contamination.
- Make sure the jar is hermetic before placing it in the fridge.
- The spacecraft's cabin was designed to be hermetic under extreme pressure.
- Hermetic packaging keeps food fresh for longer periods.
- The vault was hermetic, protecting its contents from moisture and decay.
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related to an ancient mystical, alchemical, and esoteric tradition attributed to Hermes Trismegistus
- The scholar studied hermetic texts to unlock the secrets of ancient alchemy.
- She wore a pendant inscribed with hermetic symbols believed to protect against evil spirits.
- The hermetic rituals described in the manuscript were said to grant the practitioner extraordinary powers.
- His library was filled with rare hermetic volumes on astrology and magic.
- The hermetic tradition blends philosophy, magic, and spirituality into a complex system of knowledge.