Meaning of the word dentin in English
What does dentin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
dentin
US /ˈden.tɪn/
UK /ˈden.tɪn/
Noun
a calcified tissue, similar to bone but harder, that forms the main bulk of a tooth, beneath the enamel and surrounding the pulp cavity.
Example:
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The dentist explained that the cavity had reached the dentin layer of the tooth.
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Dentin is softer than enamel but harder than bone.