fluoridation

fluoridation definition - medical

fluor·i·da·tion (flo͝orˌĭ-dāˈshən, flôrˌ-)

noun
The addition of a fluorine compound to drinking water for the purpose of reducing tooth decay.

Related Forms:

  • fluorˈi·dateˌ verb

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