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Definition of dentifrice : a powder, paste, or liquid for cleaning the teeth

First Known Use of dentifrice 15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dentifrice Middle English dentifricie, from Latin dentifricium, from denti- + fricare to rub — more at friction

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More Definitions for dentifrice dentifrice noun den·​ti·​frice | \ ˈdent-ə-frəs \ Medical Definition of dentifrice : a powder, paste, or liquid for cleaning the teeth

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