dentin meaning

UK US /ˈdɛntən/ 2 syllables

dentin (noun): a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth.

dentin has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

dentin as a noun

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

    Synonyms: dentine

    Type of: animal material

    Kinds: ivory

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

    Synonyms: dentine

    Type of: bone

How to pronounce dentin

dentin is pronounced /ˈdɛntən/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 7 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with DE · words ending in IN · 6-letter words

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