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obturation

ob·tu·rate
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ob-tuh-reyt, -tyuh-]
    • /ˈɒb təˌreɪt, -tyə-/
    • /ˌɒb.tjʊə.ˈreɪ.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ob-tuh-reyt, -tyuh-]
    • /ˈɒb təˌreɪt, -tyə-/

Definitions of obturation word

  • verb with object obturation to stop up; close. 1
  • verb with object obturation Ordnance. to close (a hole or cavity) so as to prevent a flow of gas through it, especially the escape of explosive gas from a gun tube during firing. 1
  • noun obturation The act of stopping up, or closing, an opening. 1

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Origin of obturation

First appearance:

before 1550
One of the 31% oldest English words
1550-60; < Latin obtūrātus, past participle of obtūrāre to block, stop up

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Parts of speech for Obturation

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

obturation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

obturation usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with obturation

  • what does obturation mean in endodontics?

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