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cavities
[/ˈkævɪtiz/]
noun
pl: cavities
cavidades
1.
Decayed areas in teeth caused by bacterial acid
The dentist found three cavities during the checkup.
O dentista encontrou três cáries durante o exame.
2.
Hollow spaces or holes within a solid object or body structure
The abdominal cavity contains vital organs.
A cavidade abdominal contém órgãos vitais.
3.
Empty spaces or voids in geological formations
The cave contained numerous cavities in its walls.
A caverna continha numerosas cavidades em suas paredes.
Synonyms
holes
voids
hollows
pits
Antonyms
solids
masses
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
cáries
Most common term for dental cavities in Brazil
General Brazilian
cavidades
Used for anatomical or structural cavities
Portugal
cáries
Standard term for dental decay
Portugal
cavidades
Used for physical/anatomical hollow spaces
Related Idioms & Phrases
cavity-prone teeth
cavity prevention
fill a cavity
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