mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh 
-ˌwäsh
: a usually antiseptic liquid preparation for cleaning the mouth and teeth or freshening the breath
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In addition to toothpaste tablets, the company offers products such as floss and mouthwash.
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Pharmaceutical products such as lozenges, cough syrups, and mouthwashes can contain eucalyptus oil.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024
Mackie suggests rinsing your mouth with a fluoridated mouthwash and using wipes to rub the plaque off your teeth.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 23 July 2024
Antimicrobial mouthwash can further prevent plaque (sticky film from bacteria) and tooth decay.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
Pharmaceutical products such as lozenges, cough syrups, and mouthwashes can contain eucalyptus oil.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024
Mackie suggests rinsing your mouth with a fluoridated mouthwash and using wipes to rub the plaque off your teeth.
—Chantelle Lee, TIME, 23 July 2024
Antimicrobial mouthwash can further prevent plaque (sticky film from bacteria) and tooth decay.
—Laura Schober, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Mouthwash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mouthwash. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh
-ˌwäsh
: a liquid that usually kills germs and is used to clean the mouth and teeth and freshen the breath
Medical Definition
mouthwash
noun
mouth·wash
ˈmau̇th-ˌwȯsh, -ˌwäsh
: a liquid preparation (as an antiseptic solution) for cleansing the mouth and teeth
called also collutorium
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