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The toothpicks are made out of wood and plastics. In the United States, the wooden toothpicks are made out of the birch wood. They are used to remove the food particles that stick in between the teeth.
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Is a toothpick a insulater or a conductor?
Its a insulater
Can you set a wooden toothpick on fire?
you can set a wooden toothpick on fire but not any other kind that can burn like metal toothpicks.
Why were you instructed to discard the toothpick in disninfectant?
After using a toothpick, bacteria from one's mouth may reside on it. Because these bacteria can cause illness and contaminate a laboratory, these bacteria must be destroyed. To accomplish this, the toothpick is discarded in a disinfectant, which kills the bacteria.
Is breaking a toothpick a physical or chemical change?
Yes; at very low temperatures toothpastes can be frozen.
What does a toothpick look like?
It is a small piece of wood proabably about 2mm thick with pointed ends on both sides that people use to get food out of their teeth.
Is a toothpick a conductor or a insulator?
If the toothpick is made of wood or plastic, it would act as an insulator.
Is a toothpick a conductor or insulator why?
yes a toothpick is a insulator
Which toothpick is stronger?
plastic toothpick is stronger than a wooden toothpick
How do you prevent toothpick from sinking?
change the toothpick
What will hold dirt the best a toothpick tower or a toothpick bridge?
A toothpick bridge, if you make it just right. :)
Who made the first toothpick?
Toothpicks were first used in the 17th century, but were made out of precious metals and gems and were viewed as jewelry items. The first manufactured wooden toothpick was made in 1869 by Marc Signorello.
What if a toothpick is stuck in my throat?
Toothpick in my dogs throat
Is a toothpick is a conductor?
It depends on the material of which the toothpick is fabricated. The common,disposable wooden toothpick ... before it gets all slimy ... is not a conductorof heat or electricity.I have seen re-usable toothpicks made of metal. I would not touch one of those,but they do conduct heat and electricity quite well.
When was Toothpick Bridge created?
Toothpick Bridge was created in 2009.
What is the plural form of toothpick?
toothbrushes
Is a toothpick a mineral?
No, generally toothpicks are made of wood, which is not a mineral. Toothpicks can, however, be made of tough minerals like jade, or various metals.
Why is Maine called the toothpick capital of the world?
Maine was once the toothpick capital of the world, producing "90% of the country's toothpick supply." The first toothpick-manufacturing machine was patented on February 20, 1872 by Silas Noble, and J.P. Cooley of Granville, MA. But the last toothpick plant closed in 2003.
