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Dentine
Dentine meaning
Alternative spelling of dentin.
Synonyms of Dentine
Example sentences (3)
It consists mainly of dentine (inorganic formula Ca 10 (PO 4 ) 6 (CO 3 )·H 2 O)), one of the physical structures of teeth and tusks.
The base and crown of these are composed of dentine separated by an uncalcified layer and they are replaced at intervals.
The dentine is known as ivory and its cross-section consists of crisscrossing line patterns, known as "engine turning", which create diamond-shaped areas.