occlusive

[ uh-kloo-siv ]

adjective

1. occluding or tending to occlude.
2. Phonetics. characterized by or having occlusion.

noun

, Phonetics.

1. a stop that is unreleased, as the p -sound in stop, or deviously released, as the k- sound in acme, acne, or action, the t- sound of catnip, the g- sound of pygmy or ugly.
2. (not in technical use) any stop sound.

Other Words From

• oc·clusive·ness noun
• nonoc·clusive adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of occlusive¹

1885–90; < Latin occlūs ( us ) ( occlusion ) + -ive

Example Sentences

Currently approved medications for the condition aim to open up blood vessels in the lungs, allowing for better blood flow; however, studies on lungs in patients on treatment still show severe occlusive vessel changes.

From Science Daily

“Putting an occlusive on your skin and letting it sit overnight sets you up for exacerbating clogged pores and breakouts,” Dr. Engelman said.

From New York Times

He noted that because Trump has high cholesterol he would be careful to check blood vessels to ensure “he doesn’t have any occlusive vascular disease.”

From Salon

The sheer number of products women pile on may be to blame for “pomade acne,” so named for pimple-causing hair ointments but now used to refer to breakouts from any occlusive product.

From Seattle Times

Finally, the sheer number of products women pile on may be to blame for “pomade acne,” so named for pimple-causing hair ointments but now used to refer to breakouts from any occlusive product.

From New York Times