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plaque

UK
/plæk/
US
/plæk/

Translations

plaquenoun
plaques
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UK
/plæk/
US
/plæk/
plaquePlaque commémorative, généralement en métal, bois ou autre matériau.
The university awarded her a plaque in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research.
L’université lui a remis une plaque en reconnaissance de ses contributions exceptionnelles à la recherche.
plaque dentaireEmploi médical et dentaire.
Regular brushing and flossing help prevent the buildup of plaque on teeth.
Un brossage et l’utilisation du fil dentaire réguliers aident à prévenir l’accumulation de plaque dentaire sur les dents.
Additional translations
plaqueEn pathologie, dépôt ou zone de tissu anormal.
plaque viraleEn microbiologie, zone claire de lyse sur une culture bactérienne.
Synonyms
trophy
plate
tablet
medallion
badge
emblem
sign
plaqueadjective
UK
/plɑːk/
US
/plæk/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., plaque buildup, plaque removal).
anti-plaqueEmploi en hygiène bucco-dentaire.
She bought a plaque removal mouthwash.
Elle a acheté un bain de bouche anti-plaque.

Definitions

plaquenoun
A flat, typically rectangular, piece of metal, wood, or other material, often inscribed, used as a memorial or to commemorate an event or achievement.
The university awarded her a plaque in recognition of her outstanding contributions to research.
A sticky deposit on teeth in which bacteria proliferate, often leading to dental issues such as cavities or gum disease.
Regular brushing and flossing help prevent the buildup of plaque on teeth.
A patch of abnormal tissue, often found in the body, such as in arteries or on the skin, which can be indicative of disease.
The doctor explained that the plaque in his arteries was causing the reduced blood flow.
In microbiology, a clear, round area on a lawn of bacteria or cell culture where cells have been lysed by a virus.
The scientist counted the viral plaques to determine the phage concentration.
plaqueadjective
Relating to or intended to remove, prevent, or otherwise deal with dental plaque, or pertaining to plaques when used attributively.
She bought a plaque removal mouthwash.
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