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den·tine [or] den·tin
 dentine [or] dentin
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- pronunciation:
- den
tihn
- features:
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noun |
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the bony material underneath the enamel of a tooth that forms the main part of the tooth. Dentine is sensitive to heat, cold, and touch.
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| derivation: |
dentinal (adj.) |
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