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occludent

/əˈkluːdənt/
adjective
  1. Serving to close or block an opening or passage.
    • The engineer designed an occludent barrier to prevent water from entering the tunnel.
    • In dentistry, an occludent surface helps the upper and lower teeth fit together.
    • The occludent device was used to seal the leak in the pipeline.
noun
  1. Something that closes or blocks an opening, especially in medical or dental contexts.
    • The laboratory used a special occludent to cover the test tube.
    • A dental occludent helps align the bite during treatment.
    • The surgeon placed an occludent over the wound to stop the bleeding.
Synonyms
blockerseal
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