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airbrasion en · NOUN

Pronunciation

/ˌɛɹˈ-/ (General-American)
/ɛəˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ (Received-Pronunciation)
/ˌɛɚˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/ (General-American)
/ɛˈ-/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

Blend of air + abrasion.

Meanings

(uncountable) The delivery of a jet of sodium bicarbonate slurry at teeth in order to remove stains.

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