interdental

American  

[in-ter-den-tl] / ˌɪn tərˈdɛn tl /

adjective

1. between teeth.

2. Phonetics. articulated with the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower front teeth, as the fricatives (th̸) and (th) of thy and thigh.

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interdental British  

/ ˌɪntəˈdɛntəl /

adjective

1. situated between teeth

2. phonetics (of a consonant) pronounced with the tip of the tongue lying between the upper and lower front teeth, as for the th sounds in English thin and then

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Other Word Forms

• interdentally adverb

Etymology

Origin of interdental

First recorded in 1870–75; inter- + dental

Example Sentences

Of course, no one likes flossing, but Dr Sharma says using interdental brushes, particularly rubber ones, can make it easier and less painful.

From BBC

If you have yet to make it a habit, pick up some interdental brushes, which are easier to use than string floss.

From The Guardian

Interdental cleaning is especially important if you have a history of gum disease.

From The Guardian

Interdental brushes, floss picks, or floss holders may help you navigate more easily.

From Washington Post

“The French have a very different ‘T.’ It’s a very interdental ‘T.’

From Washington Post