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obstruent

Syllabification: (ob·stru·ent)
Pronunciation: /ˈäbstro͝oənt/

Definition of obstruent

noun

  • 1 Phonetics a fricative or plosive speech sound.
  • 2 Medicine a medicine or substance that closes the natural passages or pores of the body.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin obstruent- 'blocking up', from the verb obstruere

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