Hermetic

A container or barrier that is hermetic is sealed so that not even air can enter or leave. For example a tin (or can).

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The word hermetic comes from the syncretism of the Greek God Hermes and the Egyptian Thoth who was also a mythological alchemist known as Hermes Trismegistus. The latter has two books attributed to him, the Emerald Tablet and the Corpus Hermeticum. He was believed to possess a magic ability to seal treasure chests so that nothing could access their contents. Alchemists also frequently used distillation in their experiments, and needed an airtight seal to improve the efficiency of their alembic stills. Most alchemists, though, were considered to be Hermetics for adopting the philosophy of the Emerald Tablets or the Corpus Hermeticum.

Tin: :This discusses the metallic chemical element....

Can: Can may refer to:...

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