dentifrice
pronunciation
How to pronounce dentifrice in British English:
UK ['dentɪfrɪs]
How to pronounce dentifrice in American English:
US ['dentəˌfrɪs]
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- Noun:
- a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush
Word Origin
- dentifrice (n.)
- early 15c., from Middle French dentifrice (15c.), from Latin dentifricium "powder for rubbing the teeth," from dens (genitive dentis) "tooth" (see tooth) + fricare "to rub" (see friction).
Example
- 1. Blacks not only can produce dentifrice but also can be a president .
- 2. Toothpaste , also known as dentifrice , is available in paste , gel , or powder form .
- 3. The prevalence of dental fluorosis of the children drinking low fluorine water , no matter whether using fluoride dentifrice or not , was no difference .
- 4. Methods based on the fluorine concentration of drinking water , the children ( 10-14 years ) were divided into high fluorine group and low fluorine group , and then using fluoride dentifrice group and no-using fluoride dentifrice group , then to check up every status of dental fluorosis and dental caries .