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dental calculus

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.48 in modern English

Syllables
den-tal -cal-cu-lus
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A hard crust of calcium salts and food particles on the teeth, developing from plaque.

Synonyms

tartar

Questions

What does dental calculus mean?
A hard crust of calcium salts and food particles on the teeth, developing from plaque.

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