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'''''Hermetic''''' may refer to: |
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A container that is '''hermetic''' is closed so that not even air can reach its contents. For example a [[tin]] (or [[can]]). |
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* [[Hermetic]], word relating to the state of a container |
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==Etymology== |
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* [[Hermetic (Soundtrack Album)|Hermetic]], by production group Timbersound, who include [[Magne Furuholmen]] |
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This word comes from the [[Greek mythology|Greek god]] and mythological [[alchemy|alchemist]] [[Hermes Trismegistus]]. He was known to possess a [[magic (paranormal)|magic]] ability to seal (with [[spell]]s) treasure chests so that nothing could access its contents. Alchemists also frequently used [[distillation]] in their experiments, and needed an airtight seal to improve the efficiency of their [[alembic]] stills. |
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See also [[Hermeticism]]. |
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Revision as of 14:43, 14 January 2005
Hermetic may refer to:
- Hermetic, word relating to the state of a container
- Hermetic, by production group Timbersound, who include Magne Furuholmen
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