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nounthe addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay)
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- fluoridize subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride
- fluoridise subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride
- sodium fluoride a colorless crystalline salt of sodium (NaF) used in fluoridation of water and to prevent tooth decay
- fluoridate subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride