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Words used to describe containers

airtight

adjective

not allowing air to enter or leave

full

adjective

used for talking about how much of something there is in a container or place

graduated

adjective

a graduated container or piece of equipment has marks on it to show measurements

leaky

adjective

a leaky object or container has a hole or crack in it so that liquid or gas comes out of it

lidded

adjective

a lidded container has a lid

pressurized

adjective

a pressurized container forces a substance out when the container is opened

stuffed

adjective

a space, container, or shelf that is stuffed is full of things

tamper-proof

adjective

if a container has a tamper-proof lid or top, it is obvious if someone has opened the container in the shop

unattended

adjective

left without being looked after or dealt with

voluminous

adjective

a voluminous container is able to hold a large amount

watertight

adjective

a watertight container or room is made so that water cannot enter it

refillable

adjective

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