fluoridation
n.
addition of fluoride to something (i.e. water)
Water fluoridation
Water fluoridation is the practice of adding
fluoride compounds to
water with the intended purpose of reducing
tooth decay in the general population. Many
North American and
Australian municipalities fluoridate their water supplies in the belief that this practice will reduce tooth decay at a low cost. Currently 66% of United States residents on public water supplies have fluoridated water.
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fluoridation
Noun
1. the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay)
(synonym) fluoridization, fluoridisation
(hypernym) addition
(derivation) fluoridate, fluoridize, fluoridise
Fluoridation
The addition of a chemical to increase the concentration of fluoride ions in drinking water to reduce the incidence of tooth decay.
fluoridation