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单词 obliterative
释义

obliterative

adjective

oblit·​er·​a·​tive ə-ˈbli-tə-ˌrā-tiv How to pronounce obliterative (audio)
ō-,
-rə-tiv How to pronounce obliterative (audio)
: inducing or characterized by obliteration: such as
a
: causing or accompanied by closure or collapse of a lumen
obliterative arterial disease
b
: tending to make inconspicuous
obliterative behavior

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web So engineers at Pennsylvania State University came up with an engine that combines the positive attributes of fission and fusion with the obliterative energy available in antimatter collisions. Meghan Herbst, Wired, 17 June 2021 That’s all that was needed; deaf culture went on the chopping block the minute an obliterative procedure was developed. New York Times, 6 Apr. 2021

Word History

Etymology

obliterate + -ive

First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

obliterative

adjective

oblit·​er·​a·​tive ə-ˈblit-ə-ˌrāt-iv How to pronounce obliterative (audio) ō- How to pronounce obliterative (audio)
-ə-rət-
: inducing or characterized by obliteration
especially : causing or accompanied by closure or collapse of a lumen
obliterative arterial disease
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