tooth powder
a dentifrice in the form of a powder.
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How to use tooth powder in a sentence
A simple mixture of charcoal and cream of tartar is an excellent tooth-powder.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyFrom the conglomerate packing under her hand a puff of spilled tooth-powder whiffed fragrantly into the air.
Peace on Earth, Good-will to Dogs | Eleanor Hallowell AbbottWas substituted for yours, and slipped into Herr Bleichen's tooth-powder, where it was afterwards found.
Arsne Lupin versus Herlock Sholmes | Maurice LeBlancOh, oh—look at all those tired men, with no beds to lie on, and no pillows and no tooth powder or sponges!
Arundel | Edward Frederic BensonAn excellent tooth powder is made of two thirds French chalk, one third orris root, and a pinch of myrrh.
The Complete Bachelor | Walter Germain
British Dictionary definitions for tooth powder
a powder used for cleaning the teeth, applied with a toothbrush
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