in·dent·er
in-ˈden-tər 
plural indenters
: something (such as a device or software function) that indents a text or document
A text editor … with lots of programming related commands including a very smart indenter.—
Steve Oualline
Steve Oualline
plural indenters
: a tool used to make a physical impression or indentation
The researchers used an indenter … to create microscopic pits on the surface of each molar.—Alexandra Goho
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“Indenter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indenter. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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