INTERDENTAL

Etymology

Adjective

interdental (comparative more interdental, superlative most interdental)

Pertaining to the space between the teeth.

(phonetics) Pronounced with the tongue between the top and bottom teeth.

Noun

interdental (plural interdentals)

(phonetics) A speech sound pronounced with the tongue between the top and bottom teeth.

(dentistry) A small toothbrush for cleaning in between adjacent teeth.

Source: Wiktionary


In`ter*den"tal, a.

1. Situated between teeth; as, an interdental space, the space between two teeth in a gear wheel.

2. (Phon.)

Definition: Formed between the upper and lower teeth; as, interdental consonants.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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