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cavity in Dutch

cavity in Dutch is gaatje, gat — cavity means a hollow space or hole inside something solid.

cavity in Dutch

gaatje
noun
(dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.
gat
noun
(dentistry) A small or large hole in a tooth caused by caries; often also a soft area adjacent to the hole also affected by caries.

What does "cavity" mean?

  1. noun A hollow space or hole inside something solid.
    "Engineers found a cavity in the wall behind the old pipework."
  2. noun A decayed, hollow spot in a tooth caused by tooth decay.
    "The dentist found two small cavities during my check-up."
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cavity in a sentence

  • Engineers found a cavity in the wall behind the old pipework.
  • The dentist found two small cavities during my check-up.
  • Eating too much sugar can lead to cavities.

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What is "cavity" in Dutch?

"cavity" in Dutch is gaatje, gat. cavity means: A hollow space or hole inside something solid.

How do you use "cavity" in a sentence?

Example: "Engineers found a cavity in the wall behind the old pipework." In Dutch, "cavity" is gaatje, gat.

Are there other ways to say "cavity" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "cavity": gaatje, gat.

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