Toothpaste: meaning, definitions and examples

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toothpaste

 

[ หˆtuหฮธpeษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personal care

Toothpaste is a gel or paste used in conjunction with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the health of teeth. It usually contains abrasives, fluoride, and various flavoring agents to help remove plaque, prevent cavities, and freshen breath. Toothpaste also helps protect against gum disease and can provide whitening benefits for teeth. It is a common household staple found in almost every bathroom worldwide.

Synonyms

dentifrice, tooth powder

Examples of usage

  • I need to buy some more toothpaste.
  • Don't forget to squeeze the toothpaste onto your toothbrush.
  • This toothpaste is great for sensitive teeth.

Translations

Translations of the word "toothpaste" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pasta de dente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฅเคชเฅ‡เคธเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zahnpasta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pasta gigi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทัƒะฑะฝะฐ ะฟะฐัั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pasta do zฤ™bรณw

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฏ็ฃจใ็ฒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dentifrice

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasta de dientes

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท diลŸ macunu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์น˜์•ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุฌูˆู† ุงู„ุฃุณู†ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zubnรญ pasta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zubnรก pasta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‰™่†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pasta za zobe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tannkrem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ั ะฟะฐัั‚ะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ”แƒ—แƒ˜แƒกแƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒžแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ diลŸ pastasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pasta de dientes

Etymology

The term 'toothpaste' dates back to the 19th century, with the earliest commercial toothpaste being sold in a jar in the 1850s. The word itself is a compound of 'tooth' and 'paste', indicating its purpose. The use of powders to clean teeth can be traced back to ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, who used mixtures of crushed rock salt, mint, and pepper, while the Chinese used ginseng and herbal mixtures. As the need for oral hygiene grew, so did the formulation of toothpaste. By the early 20th century, toothpaste was increasingly packaged in tubes, making it more convenient and hygienic for users. Over the years, toothpaste formulations have evolved to include various ingredients aimed at different dental issues, ensuring that oral hygiene remains a priority in modern life.