OCCLUDING

Verb

occluding

present participle of occlude

Source: Wiktionary


OCCLUDE

Oc*clude", v. t. Etym: [L. occludere, occlusum; ob (see Ob-) + claudere to shut.]

1. To shut up; to close. Sir T. Browne.

2. (Chem.)

Definition: To take in and retain; to absorb; -- said especially with respect to gases; as iron, platinum, and palladium occlude large volumes of hydrogen.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

25 March 2025

IMMOBILIZATION

(noun) fixation (as by a plaster cast) of a body part in order to promote proper healing; “immobilization of the injured knee was necessary”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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