- dental floss
- `dental ,floss noun uncounta substance like very thin string that you use to clean between your teeth
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
dental floss
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Dental floss — is made of either a bundle of thin nylon filaments or a plastic (Teflon or polyethylene) ribbon used to remove food and dental plaque from teeth. The floss is gently inserted between the teeth and scraped along the teeth sides, especially close… … Wikipedia
dental floss — n a thread used to clean between the teeth * * * fine thread, usually of nylon, used to clean some surfaces of teeth. A thicker version is known as dental tape … Medical dictionary
dental floss — n [U] thin strong string that you use for cleaning between your teeth … Dictionary of contemporary English
dental floss — ☆ dental floss n. thin, strong thread for removing food particles from between the teeth or plaque from unexposed tooth surfaces … English World dictionary
dental floss — noun a soft thread for cleaning the spaces between the teeth • Syn: ↑floss • Derivationally related forms: ↑floss (for: ↑floss) • Hypernyms: ↑thread, ↑yarn … Useful english dictionary
dental floss — N UNCOUNT Dental floss is a type of thread that is used to clean the gaps between your teeth. → See also floss … English dictionary
dental floss — noun floss (used to clean the areas between the teeth) See Also: dental … Wiktionary
dental floss — a soft, strong, waxed or unwaxed thread, usually made of nylon, for drawing between the teeth to remove food particles and prevent the buildup of plaque. Also called floss. [1905 10, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
dental floss — den′tal floss n. den a soft, strong thread used to dislodge food particles from between the teeth • Etymology: 1905–10, amer … From formal English to slang
dental floss — /ˈdɛntl flɒs/ (say dentl flos) noun soft, waxed thread used for cleaning between the teeth. Also, floss …
