fluoridation
Use Fluoridation in a sentence
ɪˈdeɪ noun
the addition of fluorides to the public water supply to reduce the incidence of tooth decay.
Related forms
an·ti·fluor·i·da·tion, noun, adjective
de·fluor·i·da·tion, noun
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| the addition of about one part per million of fluorides to the public water supply as a protection against tooth decay | |
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Medical Dictionary
fluoridation fluor·i·da·tion (fl&oobreve;r'ĭ-dā'shən, flôr'-)
n.
The addition of a fluorine compound to drinking water for the purpose of reducing tooth decay.
fluor'i·date' v.
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Example sentences
Community water fluoridation provides protection against tooth decay in populations with limited access to prevention services.
The following are some commonly asked questions about fluoridation and its uses.
Some water needs no additional fluoridation to be effective against tooth decay.
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