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phosphosilicate

phosphosilicate

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Noun

phosphosilicate (plural phosphosilicates)

  1. (inorganic chemistry) A mixed salt containing phosphate and silicate
    • 2015 November 7, “The Effect of Calcium Sodium Phosphosilicate on Dentin Hypersensitivity: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”, in PLOS ONE, DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0140176:
      In addition, prophylaxis paste containing 15% calcium sodium phosphosilicate was favored over the negative control at reducing post-periodontal therapy hypersensitivity, with the level of evidence categorized as “low”.