Airdent

noun

Air·​dent

ˈer-ˌdent

: an instrument designed to grind tooth surfaces by means of a jet of carbon dioxide carrying abrasive powder under pressure

Word History

Etymology

formerly a trademark

First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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