tooth decay — the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ/
Korean meaning: 입안 세균이 만든 산에 의한 치아 조직의 파괴, 충치
Korean pronunciation: 투스 디**케이**
Example Sentences
- The dentist found three cavities caused by tooth decay.
- Too much candy leads to tooth decay faster than you can say 'sugar rush'.
- Fluoride toothpaste is effective in fighting tooth decay.
tooth decay
NOUN//tuːθ dɪˈkeɪ//
the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
the destruction of tooth structure caused by acids produced by bacteria in the mouth
The tooth decay display makes the patient back away!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
tooth는 게르만어족에서, decay는 고대 프랑스어 'decair'(떨어지다)에서 유래되어 '치아가 썩어 떨어져 나가는' 상태를 의미하게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The dentist found three cavities caused by tooth decay.”
“Too much candy leads to tooth decay faster than you can say 'sugar rush'.”
“Fluoride toothpaste is effective in fighting tooth decay.”
“My dentist says my tooth decay is so bad, even my teeth want to quit their job.”
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