precipitated chalk

noun

: precipitated calcium carbonate used especially as an ingredient of toothpastes and tooth powders for its polishing qualities

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“Precipitated chalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/precipitated%20chalk. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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