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Definition of fluoridate

fluoridate

/ˈflɔːr.ə.deɪt/
flu · o · ri · date
Adjective:fluoridated
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Past Simple:fluoridated
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Past Participle:fluoridated
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Present Participle:fluoridating
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fluoridate Lexical Profile

fluoridate Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To add trace amounts of a fluoride compound to a public water supply or dental product in order to reduce tooth decay.

Example

"The municipal water authority voted to fluoridate the city's drinking water after reviewing decades of dental health studies."

Antonyms
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• Rhymes for fluoridate

• Nearby Words

flunky
fluoresce
fluorescent
fluoridate
fluoridation
fluoride
fluorine

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from 'fluoride' and the verbal suffix '-ate', ultimately tracing back to the Latin 'fluere' (meaning 'to flow'), as fluorine minerals were historically used as fluxes in smelting.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fluoridate. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fluoridate
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