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tin fluoride

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stannous fluoride

–noun
a white, crystalline powder, SnF2, slightly soluble in water: used as a source of fluorine in the prevention of dental caries, esp. as a toothpaste additive.
Also called tin difluoride, tin fluoride.

tin di⋅fluor⋅ide

[dahy-floor-ahyd, -flawr-, -flohr-] .
Also called tin fluoride.
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Main Entry: stannous fluoride
Function: noun
: a white compound SnF2 of tin and fluorine used in toothpaste to combat tooth decay
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stannous fluoride n.
A preparation of stannous tin and fluoride used to fluoridate toothpaste and other dental preparations.

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