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ABRASIVE AGENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dentistry
DEF

A substance (as emery or pumice) used for abrading, smoothing, or polishing.

Key term(s)
  • abrasive agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dentisterie
DEF

Substance dure utilisée pour abraser i.e. user par frottement.

CONT

Les abrasifs : Comme les Carbonates de Calcium, les Phosphates ou les Silices. Ils sont destinés à enlever le film bactérien qui adhère à la surface dentaire. Ils ont également une action de polissage et doivent, en conséquence, être suffisamment «doux» pour ne pas provoquer d'érosion.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Odontología
DEF

[Substancia] que desgasta por rozamiento.

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