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"Occlude" Definition

verb-transitive

Chemistry To absorb or adsorb and retain (a substance).
Dentistry To bring together (the upper and lower teeth) in proper alignment for chewing.
To cause to become closed; obstruct: occlude an artery.
To prevent the passage of: occlude light; occlude the flow of blood.

verb-intransitive

Dentistry To close so that the cusps fit together. Used of the teeth of the upper and lower jaws.

verb

To close up or block off .
To come into contact with cusps of the opposing teeth fitting together .
To become .