The meaning of OCCLUSIVE is serving to occlude. How to use occlusive in a sentence.

OCCLUSIVE definition: occluding or tending to occlude. See examples of occlusive used in a sentence.

The term 'occlusive' describes the lessened ability of a dressing to transmit moisture vapour from a wound to the external atmosphere.

2 meanings: 1. of or relating to the act of occlusion 2. phonetics an occlusive speech sound.... Click for more definitions.

Meaning of occlusive medical term. What does occlusive mean?

occlusive, adj. & n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Nov 29, 2025 · (cosmetics) A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.

Occlusive definition: Occluding or tending to occlude.

Occlusive refers to something that blocks or closes off a passage, such as a speech sound made by stopping airflow (like p or b) or a material that prevents moisture loss.

In phonetics, an occlusive, sometimes known as a stop, is a consonant sound produced by blocking airflow in the vocal tract, but not necessarily in the nasal tract.