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| calcium carbonate |
a white crystalline compound found in chalk, limestone, marble, shells, and plant ash that is used in the manufacture of cement, paints, plastics, and polishing agents such as toothpaste. |
| dentifrice |
a preparation used to clean the teeth; toothpaste. |
| tube |
a small, flexible cylinder that is sealed at one end and closed with a screw cap on the other and from which substances such as toothpaste or paint can be squeezed. [1/8 definitions] |
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