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Definition of plaque - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
commemorationflat piece of metal or stone with writing
- The building has a plaque honoring the founder.
2.
dental hygieneTECH. sticky deposit on teeth containing bacteriaTECH.
- Regular brushing helps remove plaque and prevent cavities..
3.
heart healthTECH. deposit in artery wallsTECH.
- Plaque buildup can lead to heart disease.
4.
skin careTECH. abnormal tissue patch on skinTECH.
- The doctor examined the plaque on his skin.
5.
biologyTECH. clear area in bacterial cultureTECH.
- The scientist observed plaques in the petri dish.
Images of plaque
sticky deposit on teeth containing bacteria 
clear area in bacterial culture
Expressions with plaque
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flat sign fixed in place that honors or remembers a person or event
A commemorative plaque on the bridge honors the workers who built it.
flat sign with words that remembers or honors a person or event
The city placed a memorial plaque on the building where she was born.
film of bacteria on teeth surfaces
Regular brushing helps remove dental plaque and prevent cavities..
film of bacteria on teeth causing cavities
Brushing helps remove bacterial plaque from teeth.
fatty deposits in arteries
Arterial plaque can lead to heart disease.
Origin of plaque
French, plaque (plate)
Terms with plaque included in their meaning
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decoration
decorative plaque for kitchen walls
dental care
intensive dental cleaning removing plaque and tartar
memorial
text carved on a wall or plaque
signage
small card or plaque on a wall or monument
dental hygiene
clean between teeth using thin thread to remove food and plaque
commemorative plaque
plaque commemorating a person or event
tooth deposit
hard deposit on teeth formed by mineralization of dental plaque
medical
preventing plaque formation in arteries
medical
surgical procedure removing plaque from an artery
identification
plaque on a door showing occupant's name or title
artery surgery
surgical removal of plaque and inner lining from an artery
Examples of plaque in a sentence
They installed a plaque to mark the birthplace of the poet. Plaque buildup can lead to serious dental issues. Dentists recommend flossing to remove plaque between teeth. Doctors monitor plaque to prevent complications. Plaque formation can be reduced with proper diet. He was concerned about the plaque forming on his arm.
The dermatologist treated the plaque with a special cream. Plaques formed where the virus killed the bacteria. Researchers counted the plaques to estimate viral concentration.
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- French:plaque, plaque dentaire, ...
- German:Gedenktafel, Zahnbelag, ...
- Italian:targa, placca dentale, ...
- Spanish:placa, placa dental, ...
- Portuguese:placa, placa dentária, ...
- Chinese:牌匾, 牙菌斑, ...
- Japanese:銘板, 歯垢, ...
- Arabic:لَوْحَة, لُوَيْحَة, ...
- Hebrew:לוּחִית, רוֹבֶד, ...
- Russian:памятная доска, зубной налёт, ...
- Ukrainian:табличка, наліт, ...
- Hindi:पट्टिका, दंत पट्टिका, ...
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