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carious

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car·i·ous  (kâr-s)
adj.
Having caries, especially of the teeth; decayed.
cari·osi·ty (-s-t), cari·ous·ness n.
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Adj.1.carious - (of teeth) affected with cavities or decay
unhealthy - not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind; "unhealthy ulcers"
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