different between obstruction vs obturation

English

Etymology

From Latin obstructio (“hindrance”), from obstruo (“build against, block, stop”).

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /?b?st??k.??n/

Noun

obstruction (countable and uncountable, plural obstructions)

1. The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
2. Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally

   Synonyms: obstacle, impediment, hindrance

3. The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

Synonyms

• block
• hindrance
• impedance
• roadblock
• stop
• See also Thesaurus:hindrance

Derived terms

• deobstruction

Translations

French

Etymology

From Latin obstr?cti?.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /?p.st?yk.sj??/

Noun

obstruction f (plural obstructions)

1. block (something that prevents passing)
2. obstruction

Further reading

• “obstruction” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

Interlingua

Noun

obstruction (plural obstructiones)

1. obstruction

English

Etymology

From Latin obturare (“to stop up”): compare French obturation.

Noun

obturation (countable and uncountable, plural obturations)

1. The act of stopping up, or closing, an opening.

   • Deaf by an outward obturation.

2. (firearms) The process of a bullet expanding under pressure to fit the bore of the firearm, or a cartridge case expanding under pressure to seal the chamber.

Related terms

• obturate
• obturative

French

Pronunciation

Noun

obturation f (plural obturations)

1. sealing; closing up
2. blockage
3. a dental filling

Derived terms

• vitesse d'obturation

Further reading

• “obturation” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).