tooth enamel
The hard, mineralized substance that makes up the visible part of teethThe hard, mineralized substance that makes up the visible part of teeth.
» Tooth enamel is mostly composed of hydroxyapatite.
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1 senses(uncountable)The hard, mineralized substance that makes up the visible part of teeth.
hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
Examples
2 sentencesTooth enamel is mostly composed of hydroxyapatite.
Tooth enamel is the hardest substance in your body.
Synonyms
1 synonymsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
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