Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semiocclusive

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: semioc-clu-sive
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to substances which are moisture or vapor permeable, as contrasted to occlusive substances which are nonporous or have low moisture vapor transmission.

Example Sentences

"Semiocclusive ointments are used to enhance the healing of wounds and reduce scarring."

Etymology

From semi- + occlusive.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: semi

Inflected Forms

more semiocclusive (comparative) most semiocclusive (superlative)

Questions

What does semiocclusive mean?: Of or pertaining to substances which are moisture or vapor permeable, as contrasted to occlusive substances which are nonporous or have low moisture vapor transmission.
Where does semiocclusive come from?: From semi- + occlusive.

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