obliteration in Portuguese

obliteration in Portuguese is obliteração — obliteration means the complete destruction of something, so that nothing is left.

obliteration in Portuguese

obliteração

noun

(medicine) The cancellation of the function, structure, or both of a vessel or organ; for example, the occlusion of the lumen of a duct, blood vessel, or lymphatic vessel, be it solely functional (as when squeezed by nearby mass effect or inflammation) or both structural and functional (as when clogged with thrombus, embolus, or fibrosis).

What does "obliteration" mean?

noun The complete destruction of something, so that nothing is left.
"This illustration depicts exoplanet Kepler-1658b (left), doomed to eventual obliteration by its aging host star."
noun The act of hiding or covering something so it can no longer be seen.
noun The act of cancelling, rubbing out or removing something.
"Because he refused to protect his brother's name from obliteration, he acquires a derogatory nickname."
noun The cancellation of the function, structure, or both of a vessel or organ; for example, the occlusion of the lumen of a duct, blood vessel, or lymphatic vessel, be it solely functional (as when squeezed by nearby mass effect or inflammation) or both structural and functional (as when clogged with thrombus, embolus, or fibrosis).

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

obliteration in a sentence

This illustration depicts exoplanet Kepler-1658b (left), doomed to eventual obliteration by its aging host star.
Because he refused to protect his brother's name from obliteration, he acquires a derogatory nickname.

Similar words in Portuguese

annihilation eradication

Common Portuguese translations

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What is "obliteration" in Portuguese?

"obliteration" in Portuguese is obliteração. obliteration means: The complete destruction of something, so that nothing is left.

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