occlusive

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English

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Etymology

From occlusion +‎ -ive.

Pronunciation

Adjective

occlusive

  1. That tends to occlude.

Derived terms

Noun

occlusive (plural occlusives)

  1. (phonetics) A speech sound produced by obstructing airflow in the oral vocal tract, but not necessarily into the nasal cavity.
  2. (cosmetics) A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔ.kly.ziv/
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Noun

occlusive f (plural occlusives)

  1. (phonology, phonetics) plosive, stop

See also

Adjective

occlusive

  1. feminine singular of occlusif

Further reading

Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ok.kluˈzi.ve/
  • Rhymes: -ive
  • Hyphenation: oc‧clu‧sì‧ve

Adjective

occlusive

  1. feminine plural of occlusivo

Noun

occlusive f

  1. plural of occlusiva
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