noun
- a paste, powder, or liquid preparation used for cleaning and polishing the teeth
Usage: formal or technical term; toothpaste is the more common everyday word
Examples
- The dentist recommended a fluoride dentifrice for cavity prevention.
- Many dentifrices contain abrasive ingredients that help remove surface stains.
- She chose a whitening dentifrice to brighten her smile.
- The tube of dentifrice sat on the bathroom shelf next to her toothbrush.
- Modern dentifrices often include ingredients to fight plaque and tartar buildup.