occlusive

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
16
Words With Friends
21
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/əˈkluːsɪv/ (UK)

Definition of occlusive

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

adj

  1. That tends to occlude.
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adj

  1. That tends to occlude.

noun

  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.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin occlūsīvus.

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