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patrix

patrix noun: a pattern or die used to manufacture a matrix.

Noun

patrix (plural patrices)

  1. A pattern or die used to manufacture a matrix
    • The color of the patrix (replaceable nylon insert) indicates the retention value. […] Mechanical and frictional contacts, as well as magnetic forces of attraction between the patrix and matrix can be the basis of retentive force.2015, Elie E. Daou, “Biomaterial aspects: A key factor in the longevity of implant overdenture attachment systems”, in Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry, volume 5...

Forms of patrix

pluralpatrices

Origin of patrix

Blend of patr- (“father”) + matrix.

Questions about patrix

What does patrix mean?
Patrix means a pattern or die used to manufacture a matrix.
What part of speech is patrix?
Patrix is a noun.
What is the plural of patrix?
The plural of patrix is patrices.

Words near patrix in the dictionary

  1. patrists
  2. patritian
  3. patritians
  4. patritumab
  5. patrivirilocal
  6. patrix
  7. Patrixbourne
  8. patro-
  9. Patrochilles
  10. patrocinate
  11. patrocinated

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