separating medium


sep·a·rat·ing me·di·um

1. any coating that serves to prevent one surface from adhering to another; 2. in dentistry, a material usually applied to a cast to facilitate separation from the resin denture base after curing; a coating on impressions to facilitate removal of the cast.

separating medium

In dentistry, a substance applied to the surface of an impression or mold to prevent interaction of the materials and to facilitate their separation after casting.See also: medium

sep·a·rat·ing me·di·um

(sepăr-āt-ing mēdē-ŭm) 1. In dentistry, material usually applied to a cast to facilitate separation from the resin denture base after curing; coating on impressions to facilitate cast removal. 2. Any coating that serves to prevent one surface from adhering to another.