dentifrice
a paste, powder, liquid, or other preparation for cleaning the teeth.
Origin of dentifrice
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How to use dentifrice in a sentence
It is exceedingly light and porous in structure, and at one time was used largely as an antacid as well as a dentifrice.
The Sea Shore | William S. FurneauxIf you are wise, dear reader, you will never use a dentifrice, unless you know what it is made of.
Lights and Shadows of New York Life | James D. McCabeMouth-washes, it must be remembered, are as much used for rinsing the mouth after smoking as for a dentifrice.
The Art of Perfumery | G. W. Septimus PiesseIt 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 PiesseThe last form, perhaps, the very best natural dentifrice known.
The Ladies Book of Useful Information | Anonymous
British Dictionary definitions for dentifrice
/ (ˈdɛntɪfrɪs) /
any substance, esp paste or powder, for use in cleaning the teeth
Origin of dentifrice
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