non-occlusion

non--oc·clu·sion

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Definitions of non-occlusion word

noun non-occlusion the act or state of occluding or the state of being occluded. 1
noun non-occlusion Dentistry. the fitting together of the teeth of the lower jaw with the corresponding teeth of the upper jaw when the jaws are closed. 1
noun non-occlusion Pathology. closure or blockage of a blood vessel: coronary occlusion. 1
noun non-occlusion Phonetics. momentary complete closure at some area in the vocal tract, causing stoppage of the flow of air and accumulation of pressure. 1
noun non-occlusion Meteorology. the formation of an occluded front. occluded front. 1

before 1635

One of the 43% oldest English words

1635-45; < Latin occlūs(us) (past participle of occlūdere to occlude) + -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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