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fluoridization

 

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Noun fluoridization has 1 sense
  1. fluoridation, fluoridization, fluoridisation - the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay)
    --1 is a kind of addition
    Derived form: verb fluoridize1

Definitions from the Web

Term: Fluoridization


Definition:

The process of adding fluoride to water, toothpaste, or other products in controlled amounts to prevent tooth decay.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Popularity of adding fluoride to drinking water to promote dental health.

Sample Sentence:

Fluoridization of public water supplies has significantly reduced the incidence of dental cavities.

Sense 2:

Local regulations or initiatives for the addition of fluoride to a specific region's water system.

Sample Sentence:

The city council voted in favor of fluoridization, aiming to improve oral health in the community.

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