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semiocclusive

semiocclusive adjective: 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.

Adjective

semiocclusive (comparative more semiocclusive, superlative most semiocclusive)

  1. 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.
    • Semiocclusive ointments are used to enhance the healing of wounds and reduce scarring.

Forms of semiocclusive

comparativemore semiocclusive
superlativemost semiocclusive

Origin of semiocclusive

From semi- + occlusive.

Questions about semiocclusive

What does semiocclusive mean?
Semiocclusive means 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.
What part of speech is semiocclusive?
Semiocclusive is an adjective.

Words near semiocclusive in the dictionary

  1. semiobtrusive
  2. semiobvious
  3. semioccasional
  4. semioccasionally
  5. semioccluded
  6. semiocclusive
  7. semiochemical
  8. semiochemically
  9. semiochemicals
  10. semiochemistry
  11. semioctagonal

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