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dentine

UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈdɛntiːn/, /ˈdɛntɪn/

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dentine /ˈdɛntiːn/, dentin /ˈdɛntɪn/ n

the calcified tissue surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth and comprising the bulk of the tooth

Etymology: 19th Century: from denti- + -inˈdentinal adj

'dentine' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

cementum - denti- - ivory - placoid - scale - dentin

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