obturation
Americannoun
plural
obturations-
Dentistry. the filling of a root canal space after removing the nerve and other tissue.
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Ordnance. the deformation or expansion of a bullet or similar projectile to seal the bore of a gun.
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the act or result of closing a passage or opening; obstruction, blockage, or filling.
Other Word Forms
- postobturation adjective
Example Sentences
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This helps achieve "concentric obturation" of the slug, which is what engineers say when they mean that the slug expands to seal in the bore without becoming misshapen and off-centered.
From Time Magazine Archive
The obturation being incomplete, it may be impossible by palpation to decide that thrombosis really exists.
From Project Gutenberg
The obturation is a modification of the De Bange system, proposed by Vavasseur.
From Project Gutenberg
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