patrix

English

Etymology

Blend of patr- (“father”) +‎ matrix.[1][2]

Noun

patrix (plural patrices)

  1. A pattern or die used to manufacture a matrix
    • 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[1], volume 5, →DOI:
      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.

References

  1. ^ “patrix, n.”, in OED Online ⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.
  2. ^ “patrix, n.”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.