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| Term | extrinsic coloring |
| Pronunciation | ek-STRIN-zik, ek-STRIN-sik, ek-STRINT-sik ... |
| Variations | external coloring, stain |
| See also | intrinsic coloring, monolithic |
| Definition | Giving color to a restoration by a stain applied to its surface. |
extrinsic coloring
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