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Meaning of tongue cleaner | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An oral hygiene tool, often metal or plastic, used to remove bacteria, food debris, and dead cells from the tongue's surface to freshen breath and promote overall oral health by reducing plaque and potential bacteria buildup; typically gently dragged from the back of the tongue to the front, removing a white or colored coating that can harbor odor-causing microbes.

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Near-synonym: tongue scraper

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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