occlude

[ uh-klood ]

/ əˈklud /

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verb (used with object), oc·clud·ed, oc·clud·ing.

to close, shut, or stop up (a passage, opening, etc.).

to shut in, out, or off.

Physical Chemistry. (of certain metals and other solids) to incorporate (gases and other foreign substances), as by absorption or adsorption.

verb (used without object), oc·clud·ed, oc·clud·ing.

Dentistry. to shut or close, with the cusps of the opposing teeth of the upper and lower jaws fitting together.

Meteorology. to form an occluded front.

Origin of occlude

1590–1600; <Latin occlūdere to shut up, close up, equivalent to oc-oc- + -clūdere, combining form of claudere to close

SYNONYMS FOR occlude

1 obstruct, clog, block, plug.

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OTHER WORDS FROM occlude

oc·clud·ent, adjectiveun·oc·clud·ed, adjective

Words nearby occlude

occipitoposterior position, occipitotransverse position, occiput, Occitan, Occleve, occlude, occluded front, occlusal, occlusal analysis, occlusal equilibration, occlusal force

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Example sentences from the Web for occlude

A “triple point”—where a cold front, warm front, and occluded front meet—can sometimes serve as the focus for severe thunderstorms, which may ruin an afternoon run.
How to Read a Surface Weather Map|Dennis Mersereau|October 15, 2020|Outside Online
The presence of old splits is often indicated by a ridge of callous, the result of the cambium's effort to occlude the wound.
The Mechanical Properties of Wood|Samuel J. Record
In some instances pseudo-membrane is so massed in plugs as to occlude the cavity of the tube, as with obturators.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
When the nitration is completed, screw up the clamps and so occlude the two pieces of pressure tubing.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre

In finely divided form it has the ability to absorb or occlude gases, especially oxygen and hydrogen.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry|William McPherson
At the same time it may so compress the main tube as to occlude its calibre and prevent access of food to the stomach.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various

British Dictionary definitions for occlude

occlude

/ (əˈkluːd) /

verb

(tr) to block or stop up (a passage or opening); obstruct

(tr) to prevent the passage of

(tr) chem (of a solid) to incorporate (a substance) by absorption or adsorption

meteorol to form or cause to form an occluded front

dentistry to produce or cause to produce occlusion, as in chewing

Derived forms of occlude

occludent, adjective

Word Origin for occlude

C16: from Latin occlūdere, from ob- (intensive) + claudere to close

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Medical definitions for occlude

occlude

[ ə-klōōd′ ]

v.

To cause to become closed; obstruct.

To prevent the passage of.

To bring together the upper and lower teeth in proper alignment for chewing.

To enclose a virus, as in an inclusion body.

In chemistry, to absorb and retain gases and other substances.

Other words from occlude

oc•clud′ent adj.

Scientific definitions for occlude

occlude

[ ə-klōōd′ ]

To force air upward from the Earth's surface, as when a cold front overtakes and undercuts a warm front.

单词	occlude
释义	occlude [ uh-klood ] / əˈklud / SEE SYNONYMS FOR occlude ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), oc·clud·ed, oc·clud·ing. to close, shut, or stop up (a passage, opening, etc.). to shut in, out, or off. Physical Chemistry. (of certain metals and other solids) to incorporate (gases and other foreign substances), as by absorption or adsorption. verb (used without object), oc·clud·ed, oc·clud·ing. Dentistry. to shut or close, with the cusps of the opposing teeth of the upper and lower jaws fitting together. Meteorology. to form an occluded front. Origin of occlude 1590–1600; <Latin occlūdere to shut up, close up, equivalent to oc-oc- + -clūdere, combining form of claudere to close SYNONYMS FOR occlude 1 obstruct, clog, block, plug. SEE SYNONYMS FOR occlude ON THESAURUS.COM OTHER WORDS FROM occlude oc·clud·ent, adjectiveun·oc·clud·ed, adjective Words nearby occlude occipitoposterior position, occipitotransverse position, occiput, Occitan, Occleve, occlude, occluded front, occlusal, occlusal analysis, occlusal equilibration, occlusal force Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for occlude A “triple point”—where a cold front, warm front, and occluded front meet—can sometimes serve as the focus for severe thunderstorms, which may ruin an afternoon run. How to Read a Surface Weather Map\|Dennis Mersereau\|October 15, 2020\|Outside Online The presence of old splits is often indicated by a ridge of callous, the result of the cambium's effort to occlude the wound. The Mechanical Properties of Wood\|Samuel J. Record In some instances pseudo-membrane is so massed in plugs as to occlude the cavity of the tube, as with obturators. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various When the nitration is completed, screw up the clamps and so occlude the two pieces of pressure tubing. The Elements of Bacteriological Technique\|John William Henry Eyre In finely divided form it has the ability to absorb or occlude gases, especially oxygen and hydrogen. An Elementary Study of Chemistry\|William McPherson At the same time it may so compress the main tube as to occlude its calibre and prevent access of food to the stomach. A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II\|Various British Dictionary definitions for occlude occlude / (əˈkluːd) / verb (tr) to block or stop up (a passage or opening); obstruct (tr) to prevent the passage of (tr) chem (of a solid) to incorporate (a substance) by absorption or adsorption meteorol to form or cause to form an occluded front dentistry to produce or cause to produce occlusion, as in chewing Derived forms of occlude occludent, adjective Word Origin for occlude C16: from Latin occlūdere, from ob- (intensive) + claudere to close Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to occlude obstruct, hinder, shut, clog, throttle, congest, choke, impede, stopper, seal, close, curb, plug, fill, close out, leave out, lock out, stop up Medical definitions for occlude occlude [ ə-klōōd′ ] v. To cause to become closed; obstruct. To prevent the passage of. To bring together the upper and lower teeth in proper alignment for chewing. To enclose a virus, as in an inclusion body. In chemistry, to absorb and retain gases and other substances. Other words from occlude oc•clud′ent adj. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for occlude occlude [ ə-klōōd′ ] To force air upward from the Earth's surface, as when a cold front overtakes and undercuts a warm front. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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occlude

verb (used with object), oc·clud·ed, oc·clud·ing.

verb (used without object), oc·clud·ed, oc·clud·ing.

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verb

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