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  • 1. caries
  • Caries in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. caries
  • Caries in a sentence
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology

1. caries

noun. soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth.

Synonyms

  • dental caries
  • cavity
  • tooth decay

Antonyms

  • soundness
  • increment
  • increase

Etymology

  • caries (Latin)
  • careo (Latin)

Sentences with caries


1. Noun, plural
Individuals who consume excessive amounts of sugar are at risk for weight gain, and children who eat a lot of sugar have a higher incidence of dental caries.

2. Verb, 3rd person singular present
For safety reasons they are often located some distance from where the electricity is needed, so an extension cord caries the electricity from the generator to the appliances it powers.

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