vacuum-packed

[vak-yoom-pakt, -yoo-uhm-, -yuhm-]

vac·u·um-packed

[vak-yoom-pakt, -yoo-uhm-, -yuhm-]
adjective
packed and sealed in a container, as a can or jar, with as much air as possible evacuated before sealing, chiefly to preserve freshness.

Origin:
1925–30

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Vacuum-packed is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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vac·u·um-pack

[vak-yoom-pak, -yoo-uhm-, -yuhm-]
verb (used with object)
to pack (food) in a vacuum-packed container.
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vacuum-packed
 
adj
packed in an airtight container or packet under low pressure in order to maintain freshness, prevent corrosion, etc

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