dentifrice

[ den-tuh-fris ]

/ ˈdɛn tə frɪs /

noun

a paste, powder, liquid, or other preparation for cleaning the teeth.

Nearby words

denti-, denticle, denticulate, denticulation, dentiform, dentifrice, dentigerous, dentigerous cyst, dentil, dentil band, dentilabial

Origin of dentifrice

1550–60; < Middle French < Latin dentifricium tooth powder, equivalent to denti- denti- + fric(āre) to rub + -ium -ium

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Examples from the Web for dentifrice

This bone is used for many purposes; among others, it is used in a powdered state as a dentifrice.
The Ocean World:|Louis Figuier
Every ingredient of this Balsamic dentifrice has a beneficial effect on the Teeth and Gums.
Harper's Young People, December 30, 1879|Various
Dentifrice, den′ti-fris, n. a substance used in rubbing or cleaning the teeth.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)|Various
It forms an excellent tincture for the teeth, and is the basis of the celebrated French dentifrice "eau Botot."
The Art of Perfumery|G. W. Septimus Piesse

And Joan had to content herself with the promise that he would use none other than "Nuxine" dentifrice.
Roden's Corner|Henry Seton Merriman

British Dictionary definitions for dentifrice

dentifrice

/ (ˈdɛntɪfrɪs) /

noun

any substance, esp paste or powder, for use in cleaning the teeth

Word Origin for dentifrice

C16: from Latin dentifricium tooth powder, from dent-, dens tooth + fricāre to rub

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dentifrice

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dentifrice

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