dental engine

noun

A mechanical appliance giving a rotary motion to a dentist's boring instruments.

Meanings

noundental engine (plural dental engines)

plural dental engines

  1. A mechanical appliance giving a rotary motion to a dentist's boring instruments.
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APA

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Chicago

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