- fluoridation
- fluoridation fluoridation n.
The addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent
dental decay).
Syn: fluoridization. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
fluoridation
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fluoridation — 1904, from FLUORIDE (Cf. fluoride) + ATION (Cf. ation). In reference to adding traces of fluoride to drinking water as a public health policy, from 1949 … Etymology dictionary
fluoridation — [[t]flʊ͟ərɪde͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] N UNCOUNT Fluoridation is the action or process of adding fluoride to a water supply. ...fluoridation of the water supply in Strathclyde region … English dictionary
fluoridation — fluoravimas statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Geriamojo vandens apdorojimas fluoridais. atitikmenys: angl. fluoridation rus. фторирование … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
fluoridation — fluoridate ► VERB ▪ add traces of fluorides to (something, especially a water supply). DERIVATIVES fluoridation noun … English terms dictionary
Fluoridation by country — Fluoridation of water, salt, and milk varies from country to country. Water fluoridation is most common in the English speaking countries. Continental Europe largely does not fluoridate water,Ingram, Colin. (2006). The Drinking Water Book . pp.… … Wikipedia
fluoridation of water — Addition of fluoride compounds to water (see fluorine) at one part per million to reduce dental caries (cavities). This practice is based on the lower rates of caries seen in areas with moderate natural fluoridation of water and on studies… … Universalium
fluoridation — noun see fluoridate … New Collegiate Dictionary
fluoridation — /floor i day sheuhn, flawr , flohr /, n. the addition of fluorides to the public water supply to reduce the incidence of tooth decay. [1900 05; FLUORIDE + ATION] * * * … Universalium
fluoridation — noun The act or process of adding fluoride to something, especially water See Also: fluoride … Wiktionary
fluoridation — Addition of fluorides to a community water supply, usually about 1 ppm, to reduce incidence of dental decay. * * * n. the addition of fluoride to drinking water in order to reduce dental caries. Drinking water with a fluoride ion content of one… … Medical dictionary
