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dentifrice
[ den-tuh-fris ]
noun
- a paste, powder, liquid, or other preparation for cleaning the teeth.
dentifrice
/ ˈdɛntɪfrɪs /
noun
- any substance, esp paste or powder, for use in cleaning the teeth
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dentifrice1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dentifrice1
C16: from Latin dentifricium tooth powder, from dent-, dens tooth + fricāre to rub
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Example Sentences
It is exceedingly light and porous in structure, and at one time was used largely as an antacid as well as a dentifrice.
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If you are wise, dear reader, you will never use a dentifrice, unless you know what it is made of.
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Mouth-washes, it must be remembered, are as much used for rinsing the mouth after smoking as for a dentifrice.
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It forms an excellent tincture for the teeth, and is the basis of the celebrated French dentifrice "eau Botot."
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The last form, perhaps, the very best natural dentifrice known.
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