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filling 1. Dentistry a. any of various substances (metal, plastic, etc.) for inserting into the prepared cavity of a tooth b. the cavity of a tooth so filled 2. Textiles another term for weft filling [′fil·iŋ] (engineering) The loading of trucks with any material. (meteorology) An increase in the central pressure of a pressure system on a constant-height chart, or an analogous increase in height on a constant-pressure chart; the term is commonly applied to a low rather than to a high. (mining engineering) Allowing a mine to fill with water. (textiles) The yarn running perpendicular to the lengthwise, or warp, yarn in weaving. Also known as pick; weft; woof. In cloth finishing, a clay or starch used to add body and weight. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| 2005) failed to mention saliva as a plausible biologic source of methylmercury in individuals who have mercury dental fillings. Surgical removal is sufficient because fungus balls air not known to recto: We describe an interesting case of a sinonasal fungus ball that resembled dental filling material on radiologic imaging because of its extraordinatry radiopacity. 4163: "To prohibit after 2006 the introduction into interstate commerce of mercury intended for use in dental filling, and for other purposes. |
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