occlusive

American  

[uh-kloo-siv] / əˈklu sɪv /

adjective

1. occluding or tending to occlude.

2. Phonetics. characterized by or having occlusion.

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noun

Phonetics.

1. a stop that is unreleased, as the p -sound in stop, or deviously released, as the k- sound in acme, acne, or action, the t- sound of catnip, the g- sound of pygmy or ugly.

2. (not in technical use) any stop sound.

occlusive British  

/ əˈkluːsɪv /

adjective

1. of or relating to the act of occlusion

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noun

1. phonetics an occlusive speech sound

Other Word Forms

• nonocclusive adjective
• occlusiveness noun

Etymology

Origin of occlusive

1885–90; < Latin occlūs ( us ) ( occlusion ) + -ive

Example Sentences

Currently approved medications for the condition aim to open up blood vessels in the lungs, allowing for better blood flow; however, studies on lungs in patients on treatment still show severe occlusive vessel changes.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2023

“Putting an occlusive on your skin and letting it sit overnight sets you up for exacerbating clogged pores and breakouts,” Dr. Engelman said.

From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2021

Dr Yong says she tells her clients one way to combat maskne is to "avoid thick, occlusive skincare creams".

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2020

Petrolatum is known among chemists as a gold-standard occlusive agent, meaning it’s really, really good at keeping moisture in.

From Slate • Feb. 9, 2019

Air should be kept from the ulcer by occlusive dressings.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.