clogging

4 4.6

Something that blocks the normal flow of liquid or traffic

adjective
/ˈklɔɡɪŋ/

: obstructivo

So this lightweight oil, it's like Jojoba oil and another type of citrus oil that really moisturizes my skin without clogging my pores.

Examples

The fallen leaves were clogging the drain, preventing water from flowing freely.
Using a heavy moisturizer every day can lead to clogging and breakouts for oily skin.
We've got like a de clogging peel off mask, lip mask, hydrogel, eye patches.
So this lightweight oil, it's like Jojoba oil and another type of citrus oil that really moisturizes my skin without clogging my pores.

Synonyms

blocking

vsclogging

23 3.4

Stopping a player from moving by standing in front of them

describes blockage of movement or flow without an active buildup

obstructive

vsclogging

6 6.2

Making movement or progress difficult by blocking the way

is about physical obstruction of flow rather than general prevention

fouling

vsclogging

Specialized

1 7.2

A buildup of growth or dirt that can block and damage a surface

focuses on blockage caused by material accumulation rather than any hindrance

hindering

vsclogging

1 5.9

Causing delay or blocking progress

refers to delay or obstruction rather than physical flow blockage

impeding

vsclogging

1 5.7

Making movement or progress slower and more difficult

means causing a slowdown rather than a complete physical blockage

Compounds

pore clogging ingredient

1 6.7

An ingredient in skin products that can block pores and cause acne

How Obstructive

choking

25 3.2

blocking

23 3.4

clogging

4 4.6

impeding

1 5.7

Surface Forms

clogging positive

Morphology

clogging = clog (transparent) = clog + ing

The adjective is the present-participle/participial adjective of the verb 'clog', directly indicating causing obstruction.

Etymology

Clogging comes from the old word clog, which meant a heavy block or a wooden shoe that can stop movement. So clogging now means 'blocking' or making something hard to flow or move.