obturate

[US]/ˈɒb.tjʊ.reɪt/
[UK]/ˈɑːb.tʃər.eɪt/

Translation

vt.to fill, close, or obstruct; to block or seal off
Word Forms
Third Person Singularobturates
Present Participleobturating
Past Tenseobturated
Past Participleobturated

Phrases & Collocations

obturate canal

obturate teeth

obturate space

obturate opening

obturate area

obturate material

obturate flow

obturate joint

obturate surface

obturate defect

Example Sentences

the dentist had to obturate the cavity to prevent further decay.

they used a special material to obturate the well.

obturate the pipe to stop the leak immediately.

the technician will obturate the holes in the structure.

it is essential to obturate the gaps to ensure insulation.

they decided to obturate the entrance to the cave for safety.

the team worked to obturate the damaged area effectively.

to prevent contamination, we must obturate the sample container.

he learned how to obturate the wound properly.

obturate the surface to protect it from environmental damage.

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