anti-leak

adjective

an·​ti-leak
ˌan-tē-ˈlēk,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-leak (audio)
variants or less commonly antileak
: serving or intended to prevent leaks
… until evidence is developed that America's system of free-flowing information actually harms the country's interests, additional anti-leak laws seem unwarranted.Deborah M. Levy
an antileak compound for automobile radiators

Examples of anti-leak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The spray nozzle has 10 different settings and the 0.75-inch anti-leak connector conveniently fits most outdoor garden taps. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2024 The anti-leak material helped our tester feel comfortable both day and night. Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1884, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-leak was in 1884

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“Anti-leak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-leak. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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