Impaction
Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpˈækʃən/
Impaction (noun)
- A condition where something, like food or waste, is tightly stuck and cannot move.
- The forceful contact or collision between two objects.
- A dental condition where a tooth cannot emerge properly due to blockage.
Examples
- The impaction of debris blocked the pipe.
- Impaction of food can cause discomfort.
Common collocations: debris impaction, food impaction, sudden impaction, impaction force, wisdom tooth impaction