fluoridate








verb (used with object), fluor·i·dat·ed, fluor·i·dat·ing.

  1. to introduce a fluoride into: to fluoridate drinking water.

verb

  1. to subject (water) to fluoridation
v.

1949, back-formation from fluoridation. Related: Fluoridated; fluoridating.

  1. To add fluorine or a fluoride to something, especially to drinking water in order to prevent tooth decay.
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