occlusion
the act of closing, blocking, or shutting something, or the state of being closed or blocked: Corrosion may cause both leakage and occlusion of the water supply pipes.
Dentistry. the fitting together of the teeth of the lower jaw with the corresponding teeth of the upper jaw when the jaws are closed.
Pathology. closure or blockage of a blood vessel: coronary occlusion.
Phonetics. momentary complete closure at some area in the vocal tract, causing stoppage of the flow of air and accumulation of pressure: many consonants in English, as /b/ and /k/, are articulated this way.
Meteorology.
an occluded front.
the formation of an occluded front.
Graphic Arts. an obstructed view, or occultation, of an object in three-dimensional space when line of sight is blocked by an intervening object: Augmented reality is only believable if rendered models respect occlusion and disappear behind real-world objects.
Origin of occlusion
1Other words from occlusion
- oc·clu·sal [uh-kloo-suhl, -zuhl], /əˈklu səl, -zəl/, adjective
- non·oc·clu·sion, noun
- pre·oc·clu·sion, noun
Words Nearby occlusion
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How to use occlusion in a sentence
Each shot also makes clear that Rockstar is employing many higher-res textures, higher shadow resolutions, improved ambient occlusion, increased model geometry, and an entirely new staging of both pre-baked and dynamic lighting.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy on Nov. 11: Cartoonier, flashier, and Game Pass-ier | Sam Machkovech | October 22, 2021 | Ars TechnicaThere’s enhanced lighting thanks to ambient occlusion, and there are massively upgraded textures, especially on the aliens.
I’ve already played the trilogy. Should I buy ‘Mass Effect Legendary Edition’? | Jhaan Elker | May 14, 2021 | Washington PostAn occlusion occurs when cold air overtakes warm air near the center of a low-pressure system, pinching a region of warm air above the earth’s surface.
If the occlusion be not normal, the upper jaw and alveolar process will develop laterally as well as anteriorly.
Degeneracy | Eugene S. TalbotVolvulus, vol′vū-lus; n. occlusion of the intestine through twisting.
It is claimed to cure chronic auto-infection and the spasmodic occlusion of the lower bowel!
Intestinal Ills | Alcinous Burton JamisonThe occlusion of the vein as well as the artery is not found to increase the risk of gangrene.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander MilesGangrene, which may follow occlusion of main vessels, or virulent infective processes.
Manual of Surgery | Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles
British Dictionary definitions for occlusion
/ (əˈkluːʒən) /
the act or process of occluding or the state of being occluded
meteorol another term for occluded front
dentistry the normal position of the teeth when the jaws are closed
phonetics the complete closure of the vocal tract at some point, as in the closure prior to the articulation of a plosive
Derived forms of occlusion
- occlusal (əˈkluːsəl), adjective
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Scientific definitions for occlusion
[ ə-klōō′zhən ]
An obstruction in a passageway, especially of the body.
The alignment of the upper and lower sets of teeth with each other.
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