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English
Etymology
From inter- + dental.
Pronunciation
Adjective
interdental (comparative more interdental, superlative most interdental)
- Pertaining to the space between the teeth.
It is recommended to use an interdental brush, or dental floss, to clean between the teeth.
- (phonetics) Pronounced with the tongue between the top and bottom teeth.
Translations
pertaining to the space between the teeth
phonetics: pronounced with the tongue between the top and bottom teeth
Noun
interdental (plural interdentals)
- (phonetics) A speech sound pronounced with the tongue between the top and bottom teeth.
- (dentistry) A small toothbrush for cleaning in between adjacent teeth.
2012, The Malahat Review, numbers 178-181, page 79:After he was struck by lightning, Melnyk suffered chronic problems with his teeth, despite brushing and flossing and using interdentals and even a Water Pic.
Translations
Catalan
Etymology
From inter- + dental.
Adjective
interdental m or f (masculine and feminine plural interdentals)
- interdental
Further reading
Romanian
Etymology
From inter- + dental.
Adjective
interdental m or n (feminine singular interdentală, masculine plural interdentali, feminine and neuter plural interdentale)
- interdental
Declension
Spanish
Etymology
From inter- + dental.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /inteɾdenˈtal/
- Rhymes: -al
- Syllabification: in‧ter‧den‧tal
Adjective
interdental m or f (masculine and feminine plural interdentales)
- interdental
Further reading