fluoride

noun

often attributive
1
: a compound of fluorine
2
: the monovalent anion of fluorine

Examples of fluoride in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Spitting instead of rinsing toothpaste gives fluoride more time to assist with the remineralization process—especially since tooth enamel cannot grow back once it is completely destroyed. Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2024 On the packaging, this could look like sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, or sodium monofluorophosphate. Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 Pediatric dentists have both specialty training as well as offices that are generally outfitted to appeal to kids, complete with video games, TVs, kid-friendly (read better tasting!) fluorides and often, stickers or small toys for after the visit. Inform your dentist about your child’s anxieties. Bevone Ritchie, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 The effluent, reported by the company in 2019 to have detectable levels of aluminum, nickel, antimony and fluoride, was approved for discharge into an unnamed tributary of the Ohio River. Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 23 Jan. 2024 Keep the below in mind as well: Active Ingredients: The ADA and AAPD recommend using a toothpaste with fluoride as an active ingredient.31 On the packaging, this could look like sodium fluoride, stannous fluoride, or sodium monofluorophosphate. Jessica Booth, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024 Instead of bottled water, give them tap water, which should contain fluoride to help stave off dental decay. Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023 Gerth 2023 column:Some Kentucky lawmakers want fluoride removed from tap water. Rebecca Grapevine, The Courier-Journal, 9 Feb. 2024 The debate about adding fluoride to water isn’t new to Union County, according to the Enquirer Journal. Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of fluoride was in 1826

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Cite this Entry

“Fluoride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluoride. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

fluoride

noun
flu·​o·​ride
ˈflu̇(-ə)r-ˌīd
: a compound of fluorine with another element or chemical group

Medical Definition

fluoride

noun
flu·​o·​ride ˈflu̇(-ə)r-ˌīd How to pronounce fluoride (audio)
1
: a compound of fluorine with a more electropositive element or radical
2
: the monovalent anion of fluorine
fluoride adjective

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