fluoride
ˈflʊəraɪd
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Definition of fluoride - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
dental caremixture added to water or toothpaste for dental health
  • Fluoride in toothpaste helps prevent cavities.
fluoridate fluorinate
2.
chemistryTECH.salt of hydrofluoric acidTECH.
  • Potassium fluoride is used in various applications.
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Expressions with fluoride

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tooth cleaning paste containing fluoride to help prevent holes in teeth
My dentist recommended using fluoride toothpaste twice a day.
chemical compound that forms hydrofluoric acid and is highly toxic
Hydrogen fluoride can cause severe burns if touched.
chemical compound used to prevent tooth decay in toothpaste or water
Sodium fluoride is added to toothpaste and drinking water.
chemical compound used in toothpaste to prevent tooth decay
Stannous fluoride strengthens enamel and reduces cavities..

Origin of fluoride

Latin, fluor (flow)

Terms with fluoride included in their meaning

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water treatment
add fluoride to water to prevent tooth decay
dental care
treat a substance with fluoride for dental health
water treatment
addition of fluoride to water to prevent tooth decay
public health
addition of fluoride to public water supplies to reduce tooth decay
chemistry
weak acid made by dissolving hydrogen fluoride in water
geology
white mineral made of sodium, aluminum, and fluoride
geology
apatite variety where fluoride takes the place of hydroxyl groups
added mineral
containing fluoride

Examples of fluoride in a sentence

  • The city added fluoride to the water supply for better dental health.
  • Fluoride is added to toothpaste for dental health.
  • The water supply was treated with fluoride.

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  1. French:fluorure, ...
  2. German:Fluorid, ...
  3. Italian:fluoruro, ...
  4. Spanish:fluoruro, fluoruro de potasio, ...
  5. Portuguese:flúor, fluoreto, ...
  6. Chinese:氟化物, ...
  7. Japanese:フッ化物, ...
  8. Arabic:فْلُورَايْد, فْلُورِيد, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְלוּאוֹרִיד, מֶלַח פְלוּאוֹרִי, ...
  10. Russian:фтор, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фторид, ...
  12. Hindi:फ्लोराइड, फ्लोरिन यौगिक, ...

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