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Topic: Science

obtrusion

IPA: /əbˈtruːʒən/

KK: /əbˈtruːʒən/

noun

Definition: An act of interfering or intruding into a space or situation where one is not welcome.

Example: The obtrusion of the new building into the historic district caused a lot of controversy.

obturate

IPA: //əbˈtjuːreɪt//

KK: /ɑbˈtjuːreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To block or close something, especially a passage or opening.

Example: The dentist had to obturate the tooth to prevent further decay.

obturation

IPA: /ɒbˈtjuːreɪʃən/

KK: /ɑbˈtjuːrˌeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The action of blocking or sealing an opening.

Example: The obturation of the pipe prevented any leaks from occurring.

obturator

IPA: //ˈɒb.tʃʊ.reɪ.tər//

KK: /ˈɑbtəˌreɪtər/

noun

Definition: A device or structure that closes an opening in the body, often used in medical contexts.

Example: The surgeon used an obturator to close the gap in the patient's palate.

obtuse

IPA: /əbˈtus/

KK: /əbˈtus/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is blunt or rounded, or referring to a person or remark that is not very smart or sensitive.

Example: His obtuse comments during the meeting frustrated everyone.

obtuser

IPA: //əbˈtjuːsər//

KK: /ɑbˈtjusɚ/

adjective

Definition: Not sharp or pointed; lacking in quickness of perception or intellect; dull.

Example: His obtuser remarks showed that he didn't understand the situation well.

obviate

IPA: /ˈɒbvɪeɪt/

KK: /ˈɑbvɪˌeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To prevent something from happening by taking action in advance; to make something unnecessary.

Example: The new safety measures will obviate the need for additional training.

obviator

IPA: /ˈɒbvɪeɪtə/

KK: /ˈɑbvɪˌeɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who prevents or avoids something from happening, especially difficulties or problems.

Example: The obviator of the issue proposed a solution that satisfied everyone.

occipital

IPA: /ɒkˈsɪpɪtəl/

KK: /ɑkˈsɪpɪtəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to the back part of the skull or the occipital bone.

Example: The doctor examined the patient for any signs of an occipital injury.

noun

Definition: A bone located at the back of the skull that helps protect the brain and supports the structure of the head.

Example: The doctor explained that the occipital is crucial for protecting the brain.

occiput

IPA: //ɒkˈsɪpʌt//

KK: /ɑkˈsɪpʌt/

noun

Definition: The back part of the head or skull.

Example: He felt a sharp pain at the occiput after the fall.

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