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Dentine (Noun)

Meaning 1

Bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth.

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Synonyms

  • Dentin

Hypernyms

  • Os

Meaning 2

A calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The dentist carefully drilled through the dentine to reach the pulp of the infected tooth.
  • Dentine is a vital component of a tooth's structure, providing a hard and durable layer beneath the enamel.
  • The dentine of a tooth is made up of tiny tubes that transmit sensations of temperature and pressure to the pulp.
  • When dentine is exposed due to tooth decay or gum recession, it can be sensitive to hot and cold temperatures.
  • The hardness of dentine is intermediate between that of enamel and cementum, the other two main components of a tooth.

Synonyms

  • Dentin

Hyponyms

  • Tusk
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