Airproof vs. Airtight

Airproof vs. Airtight — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Airproof and Airtight

Airproofadjective

airtight

Airtightadjective

Being impermeable to air or other gases.

Airproofverb

(transitive) To make airtight.

Airtightadjective

(figuratively) Having no weak points or flaws.

We have an airtight argument they won’t be able to punch holes in.

Airtightadjective

Highly reserved in some matter, particularly tight-lipped or tight-fisted.

Airtightadjective

having no weak points;

an airtight defensean airtight argument
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Airtightadjective

not allowing air or gas to pass in or out