dentifrice n 1: a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush
Dentifrice \Den"ti*frice\, n. [L. dentifricium; dens, dentis, tooth + fricare to rub: cf. F. dentifrice. See {Tooth}, and {Friction}.] A powder or other substance to be used in cleaning the teeth; tooth powder. [1913 Webster]
31 Moby Thesaurus words for "dentifrice": abstergent, cathartic, cleaner, cleaning agent, cleaning solvent, cleanser, cleansing cream, cold cream, cream, depurant, detergent, diuretic, emetic, enema, gargle, holystone, lotion, mouthwash, nauseant, pumice stone, purgative, purge, purifier, rinse, shampoo, soap, solvent, synthetic detergent, tooth powder, toothpaste, wash