occlusive
(adjective) tending to occlude
Source: WordNet® 3.1
occlusive
That tends to occlude.
occlusive (plural occlusives)
(phonetics) A plosive.
(cosmetics) A product that forms a protective film and traps moisture against the skin.
Source: Wiktionary
25 June 2025
(noun) a state of being confined (usually for a short time); “his detention was politically motivated”; “the prisoner is on hold”; “he is in the custody of police”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
