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Obstruction vs Obturation - What's the difference?

obstruction | obturation |

As nouns the difference between obstruction and obturation

is that obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed while obturation is the act of stopping up, or closing, an opening.

obstruction

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also

    obturation

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • The act of stopping up, or closing, an opening.
  • * Bishop Hall
    • Deaf by an outward obturation .
  • (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.

    • See also

    * obturate ----