noun🔗ShareOcclusionThe process of occluding, or something that occludes."The occlusion of the sun by the moon caused a brief period of darkness during the eclipse. "L'occlusion du soleil par la lune a causé une brève période d'obscurité pendant l'éclipse.medicinephysiologybiologyanatomyprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareObstruction, blocageAnything that obstructs or closes a vessel or canal."The doctor suspects a blood clot is causing an occlusion in the leg vein, blocking blood flow. "Le médecin soupçonne qu'un caillot sanguin provoque une obstruction dans la veine de la jambe, bloquant la circulation sanguine.medicinephysiologyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOcclusionThe alignment of the teeth when upper and lower jaws are brought together."The dentist checked the patient's occlusion to make sure their teeth fit together properly when they closed their mouth. "Le dentiste a vérifié l'occlusion du patient pour s'assurer que ses dents s'emboîtaient correctement lorsqu'il fermait la bouche.medicineanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFront occlusAn occluded front."The weather forecast warned of potential heavy rain and strong winds due to an occlusion forming over the region. "Les prévisions météorologiques ont mis en garde contre de fortes pluies et des vents violents potentiels en raison d'un front occlus qui se formait au-dessus de la région.weatherChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFermeture, occlusion dans le conduit vocalA closure within the vocal tract that produces an oral stop or nasal stop."The pronunciation of the letter "p" involves a complete occlusion of airflow in the mouth before the sound is released. "La prononciation de la lettre « p » implique une occlusion complète du flux d'air dans la bouche avant que le son ne soit libéré.phoneticslinguisticslanguagesoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOcclusion, absorptionThe absorption of a gas or liquid by a substance such as a metal."During metalworking, the occlusion of hydrogen gas within the steel can weaken its structure. "Pendant le travail des métaux, l'absorption d'hydrogène gazeux dans l'acier peut affaiblir sa structure.substancematerialchemistryphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOcclusion, obstructionThe blocking of the view of part of an image by another."The occlusion of the sun by the clouds made it difficult to see clearly. "L'occlusion du soleil par les nuages rendait difficile une vision claire.appearancearttechnologycomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
