verb
obturate
Obturate (verb) means to block up or obstruct.
verb
1
To block up or obstruct.
2
To stop up (a gun breech) so as to prevent the escape of gas when firing.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin obtūrātus, perfect passive participle of obtūrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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What is the meaning of obturate?
"obturate" (verb) means to block up or obstruct.
What are the different meanings of obturate?
"obturate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To block up or obstruct; 2. To stop up (a gun breech) so as to prevent the escape of gas when firing.