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- [ob-tuh-reyt, -tyuh-]
- /ˈɒb təˌreɪt, -tyə-/
- /ˌɒb.tjʊə.ˈreɪ.ʃən/
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- [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
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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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- what does obturation mean in endodontics?
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