dental floss

noun

: a thread used to clean between the teeth

Examples of dental floss in a Sentence

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Certain mascaras, foundations and lip products contain PFAS as a texture agent, and some dental floss brands have historically used PFAS coatings, per NRDC reporting from September 2025. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Certain mascaras, foundations and dental flosses also use PFAS as texture or coating agents. Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 At the same time, Newsom vetoed another bill last year that would have banned PFAS from cookware, cleaning products and dental floss, among other products. Linh Tat, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026 Over six rounds, the contest garnered 168,192 votes for papers on topics that include smart dental floss that monitors stress, Baby KJ’s personalized gene therapy, and an artificial intelligence model designed to predict cell behavior. Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dental floss

Word History

First Known Use

1910, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dental floss was in 1910

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“Dental floss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental%20floss. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

dental floss

noun
: a thread used to clean between the teeth

Medical Definition

dental floss

noun
: a thread used to clean between the teeth

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