airbrasion

== English == === Etymology === Blend of air +‎ abrasion. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ɛəˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/, /ɛˈ-/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɛɚˈbɹeɪ.ʒn̩/, /ˌɛɹˈ-/ Rhymes: -eɪʒən === Noun === airbrasion (uncountable) (dentistry) The delivery of a jet of sodium bicarbonate slurry at teeth in order to remove stains. ==== Related terms ==== airbrasive