occlusive
IPA: ʌkɫˈusɪv
noun
- (phonetics) A phoneme produced by obstructing airflow in the vocal tract, but not necessarily in the nasal tract.
- (cosmetics) A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.
adjective
- That tends to occlude.
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Examples of "occlusive" in Sentences
- It is worsened by wearing occlusive clothing.
- It's not about the history of occlusive pessaries.