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Topic: Science

dentiform

IPA: /ˈdɛntɪfɔrm/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪfɔrm/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape that resembles a tooth.

Example: The scientist discovered dentiform crystals in the cave.

dentin

IPA: /ˈdɛntɪn/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪn/

noun

Definition: The hard, dense tissue that makes up most of a tooth, located under the outer layer of enamel and surrounding the inner pulp.

Example: The dentist explained that dentin is important for the strength and structure of the tooth.

dentinal

IPA: /dɛnˈtɪnəl/

KK: /dɛnˈtaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the hard tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth, located beneath the enamel and cementum.

Example: The dentist explained that the dentinal layer is crucial for tooth sensitivity.

dentine

IPA: /ˈdɛntɪn/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪn/

noun

Definition: A hard, dense tissue that forms the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel and surrounds the pulp.

Example: The dentist explained that dentine is important for the strength of the tooth.

dentistry

IPA: /ˈdɛn.tɪ.stri/

KK: /ˈdɛntɪstri/

noun

Definition: The field of medicine that focuses on the care and treatment of teeth and gums, including procedures to fix or replace damaged teeth.

Example: She decided to pursue a career in dentistry after her positive experiences with her dentist.

dentition

IPA: /dɛnˈtɪʃən/

KK: /dɛnˈtɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The arrangement, type, and number of teeth in a person's mouth or in an animal's mouth.

Example: The dentist examined her dentition to check for any cavities.

dentoid

IPA: /dɛnˈtɔɪd/

KK: /dɛnˈtɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having a shape or appearance similar to a tooth.

Example: The dentoid structure of the fossil suggested it belonged to a prehistoric creature.

dentulous

IPA: /ˈdɛntjələs/

KK: /ˈdɛntjələs/

adjective

Definition: Having teeth or being equipped with teeth.

Example: The dentulous jaw of the animal allowed it to chew its food effectively.

denuclearize

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːkləraɪz/

KK: /dɪˈnjuːkləraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To reduce or completely remove nuclear weapons from a country or area.

Example: The country decided to denuclearize as part of the peace agreement.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove or eliminate nuclear weapons from a specific area or country.

Example: The government announced its plan to denuclearize the region by next year.

denudate

IPA: /dɪˈnjuːdeɪt/

KK: /dɪˈnjuːdeɪt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is bare or stripped of its covering.

Example: The denudate landscape revealed the underlying rock formations.

transitive verb

Definition: To remove the covering or surface from something, often referring to stripping away layers or exposing what is underneath.

Example: The heavy rains can denudate the soil, leaving it bare and vulnerable to erosion.

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