semiocclusive

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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.

“Semiocclusive ointments are used to enhance the healing of wounds and reduce scarring.”

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Meanings

adjectivesemiocclusive (comparative more semiocclusive, superlative most 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.

Origin

From semi- + occlusive.

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APA

semiocclusive. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiocclusive

MLA

“semiocclusive.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiocclusive. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “semiocclusive,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiocclusive.

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