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occluding

UK
/əˈkluːdɪŋ/
US
/əˈkludɪŋ/

Translations

occludingnoun
occludings
pl
UK
/əˈkluːdɪŋ/
US
/əˈkluːdɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a noun.
occlusionTerme médical et anatomique.
Occluding of the coronary artery can lead to a heart attack.
L’occlusion de l’artère coronaire peut entraîner une crise cardiaque.
occludinggerund / present participle
UK
/əˈkluːdɪŋ/
US
/əˈkluːdɪŋ/
More precise tagging: present-participle adjective.
The occluding clouds made it difficult to see the stars at night.
Les nuages obstruants rendaient difficile l’observation des étoiles la nuit.
Synonyms
impeding
blocking
shutting
closing
obstructing
occludeverb

occluding

Gerund

occluded
Past Simple
occluded
Past Participle
occluding
Gerund
UK
/əˈkluːd/
US
/əˈklud/
A clot can occlude the artery and cut off blood flow.
Un caillot peut obstruer l’artère et couper l’apport sanguin.
Additional translations
occulterSurtout pour un obstacle à la vue ou à la lumière.
occlureTerme technique, notamment en médecine, en dentisterie et en sciences des matériaux.
Synonyms
obstruct
bar
interfere
prevent
stop
seal
close
block
occludegerund / present participle

occluding

Describes something currently blocking or obstructing.
The occluding mass prevented any further blood flow.
La masse obturante a empêché toute poursuite du flux sanguin.
Synonyms
barricading
barrier-forming
hindering
choking
plugging
stopping
sealing
shutting
impeding
clogging
closing
obstructing
blocking

Definitions

occludingnoun
The act or process of occluding; an occlusion.
Occluding of the coronary artery can lead to a heart attack.
occludinggerund / present participle
Blocking or obstructing a passage or opening.
The occluding clouds made it difficult to see the stars at night.
occludeverb
To block or stop up a passage or opening.
The dentist had to occlude the cavity to prevent further decay.
To obstruct or close off a view or light.
The large tree occluded the sunlight from entering the room.
To bring together the upper and lower teeth in proper alignment.
The orthodontist adjusted the braces to help the teeth occlude correctly.
Of a solid or liquid, to absorb and retain (a gas, liquid, or other substance) within its structure.
Palladium can occlude large volumes of hydrogen at room temperature.
occludegerund / present participle
Serving to block, close, or obstruct.
The occluding mass prevented any further blood flow.
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