Antonyms for occlude

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uh-klood

Phonetic Transcription : əˈklud

Definition of occlude

Origin : 1590s, from Latin occludere (past participle occlusus) "shut up, close up," from ob "against, up" (see ob-) + claudere "to shut, close" (see close (v.)). Of teeth, 1888 (also cf. occlusion). Related: Occluded; occluding.

verb block, prevent

Example sentences :

In some instances pseudo-membrane is so massed in plugs as to occlude the cavity of the tube, as with obturators.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

At the same time it may so compress the main tube as to occlude its calibre and prevent access of food to the stomach.
Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II » by Various

The presence of old splits is often indicated by a ridge of callous, the result of the cambium's effort to occlude the wound.
Extract from : « The Mechanical Properties of Wood » by Samuel J. Record

When the nitration is completed, screw up the clamps and so occlude the two pieces of pressure tubing.
Extract from : « The Elements of Bacteriological Technique » by John William Henry Eyre

In finely divided form it has the ability to absorb or occlude gases, especially oxygen and hydrogen.
Extract from : « An Elementary Study of Chemistry » by William McPherson

Synonyms for occlude

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