Archaic form of fluoride.

plural of fluoridation

plural of fluorid

(transitive) To fluoridate.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of fluoridize

simple past tense and past participle of fluoridize

present participle of fluoridize

Synonym of fluoridation

(chemistry) a colourless fuming liquid or gas, having a molecular formula of HF; it dissolves in water to form hydrofluoric acid and has many industrial uses including the production of Teflon and the refining of uranium; it corrodes skin, flesh and bone, and any skin contact must be avoided

(chemistry) A salt that may be prepared by the action of hydrofluoric acid on many lithium compounds, occurring naturally as griceite; its crystals are used in optical instruments, and in radiation dosimetry (based on its radiothermoluminescence).