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dental floss

American  

noun

  1. a soft, strong, waxed or unwaxed thread, usually made of nylon, for drawing between the teeth to remove food particles and prevent the buildup of plaque.

dental floss British  

noun

  1. a soft usually flattened often waxed thread for cleaning the teeth and the spaces between them

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Etymology

Origin of dental floss

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10

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