Concavities

/kɑnˈkævɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of concavity; multiple inward-curving surfaces or hollow spaces.

Etymology

From concavity with the plural -ies ending. Concavity comes from Latin concavitas, referring to hollow or sunken condition.

Kelly Says

Dental hygienists map the 'concavities' in your teeth—these small hollow spots are where decay is most likely to start because bacteria hide there.

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