tandbeen

Definitions of tandbeen
  1. noun
    bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth
    synonyms: dentine
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    type of:
    been, beenweefsel, bot, botje, knekel, knok, knook, schonk
    rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
  2. noun
    a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth
    synonyms: dentine
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    types:
    elpenbeen, ivoor, olifantstand, slagtand, stoottand
    a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
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