Meaning of DENTINE
| Pronunciation: | | 'denteen
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- [n] bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
- [n] a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
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DENTINE is a 7 letter word that starts with D. |
| | Synonyms: | | dentin, dentin |
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| | See Also: | | animal material, bone, ivory, os, tooth, tusk | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Den"tine\, n. [Cf. F. dentine.] (Anat.)
The dense calcified substance of which teeth are largely
composed. It contains less animal matter than bone, and in
the teeth of man is situated beneath the enamel.
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