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Occlusive

Noun CEFR B2
əˈkluːsɪv

Definitions

  1. A speech sound produced by obstructing airflow in the oral vocal tract, but not necessarily into the nasal cavity.
  2. A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.

Equivalents

Françaisocclusive
العربيةعائق
2 more languages
Suomiklusiili
Svenskaklusil

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

occlusive ileus occlusiveness occlusivity occlusometer occlusor occn.

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