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floss

1. the mass of fine silky fibres obtained from cotton and similar plants
2. any similar fine silky material, such as the hairlike styles and stigmas of maize or the fibres prepared from silkworm cocoons
3. See dental floss
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floss

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(metallurgy)
Molten or solid slag floating on the surface of a metal melt.
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FLOSS

(Free, Libre and Open Source Software) See free software and open source.
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Unwaxed floss, waxed flosses, super floss, dental tape, and other product types could be explored in Dental Floss in the forecast period.
When the children were old enough and at school, Floss worked at three famous Smethwick-based firms - Scribbans cake bakery, British Pens and, finally, at GKN in the canteen until retirement.
"Floss worked tremendously well as always, she is such an exceptional search dog with a high drive.
What are the types and applications of Dental Floss? What is the market share of each type and application?
All digital assets will continue to operate under the Mental Floss brand.
Velasquez, wanting to put Nate out of his misery, took her son's face on her left hand and used her right hand to give a sharp tug at the floss. The startled Nate was speechless when his tooth was extracted suddenly.
"I have observed cases where baboons will pluck hair off other baboons to floss, which is pretty exciting.
The study also found that fluoride, a mineral that aids in the prevention of cavities and tooth decay, remained in the mouth at higher levels when participants flossed before brushing.
He said that the use of the floss was more hygienic than the wooden pick, noting that using the floss one could hardly risk injuring his or her gum.
Superfloss is used like regular floss, but it has a stiffer side to get under a bridge.
The parents give in, fully knowing that with first bite the child is going to wonder where all the floss disappeared .
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