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Occlusive

//əˈkluːsɪv// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    That tends to occlude.
Adjective
  1. 1
    tending to occlude wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A speech sound produced by obstructing airflow in the oral vocal tract, but not necessarily into the nasal cavity.
  2. 2
    a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it wordnet
  3. 3
    A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Latin occlūsīvus.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Latin occlūsīvus.

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