Complete Definition of "fluoridate"

English

Etymology
Back formation from fluorination.

Verb
en-verb|fluoridates|fluoridating|fluoridated|fluoridated

  1. context|chemistry|dentistry To add fluoride to something, especially to drinking water in order to reduce tooth decay.

Related terms
fluoridation
fluorinate

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