| n. | 1. | (Anat.) The dense calcified substance of which teeth are largely composed. It contains less animal matter than bone, and in the teeth of man is situated beneath the enamel. |
| Noun | 1. | dentine - a calcareous material harder and denser than bone that comprises the bulk of a tooth Synonyms: dentin |
| 2. | dentine - bone (calcified tissue) surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth Synonyms: dentin |