toothpowder

Thân thiện

She sprinkles a bit of toothpowder onto her damp toothbrush.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A dentifrice in powder form: A cleaning substance for teeth, presented as a dry, fine powder rather than a paste or gel. It is typically applied to a toothbrush.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • My grandfather still prefers using toothpowder over modern toothpaste.
  • This toothpowder contains baking soda and peppermint for a fresh feeling.
  • She bought a tin of herbal toothpowder from the health food store.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: Toothpowder was the common form of dentifrice before the widespread adoption of toothpaste in tubes. It is often associated with traditional or historical dental care practices.
  • In the 19th century, toothpowder was often made at home from crushed chalk or charcoal.

Variants and Related Words

• Dentifrice (n): A broader term for any substance (powder, paste, or gel) used with a toothbrush for cleaning the teeth.
• Toothpaste (n): A dentifrice in the form of a paste or gel, which is the more common modern form.

Synonyms

• Dental powder: A direct synonym for a powdered cleaning agent for teeth.

Notes on Usage

• The word is a compound noun formed from "tooth" + "powder." It refers specifically to the powdered form of the product. It is generally considered a more old-fashioned or specialized term compared to "toothpaste."

Học thuật

Noun

1. a dentifrice in the form of a powder

Từ đồng nghĩa

• tooth powder