Vacuum-packed
[vak-yoom-pakt, -yoo-uh m-, -yuh m-] /ˈvæk yumˌpækt, -yu əm-, -yəm-/
adjective
1.
packed and sealed in a container, as a can or jar, with as much air as possible evacuated before sealing, chiefly to preserve freshness.
verb (used with object)
1.
to pack (food) in a vacuum-packed container.
vacuum-packed
adjective
1.
packed in an airtight container or packet under low pressure in order to maintain freshness, prevent corrosion, etc
verb
to package food in a container or wrapping in which the air has been removed
Usage Note
vacuum-packed, vacuum-packing; vacuum pack n
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