anticavity

adjective

an·​ti·​cav·​i·​ty ˌan-tē-ˈka-və-tē How to pronounce anticavity (audio)
ˌan-tī-
: tending to prevent tooth decay : anticaries
anticavity mouthwashes

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anticavity was in 1949

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“Anticavity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticavity. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

anticavity

adjective
an·​ti·​cav·​i·​ty -ˈkav-ət-ē How to pronounce anticavity (audio)
: tending to prevent tooth decay : anticaries
… research supports the use of anticavity mouthwashes.Ronald Girard, The Press & Sun Bulletin (Binghamton, New York)
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