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Definition of fluoridation

fluoridation

/ˌflʊərəˈdeɪʃən/
flu · or · i · da · tion
Plural:fluoridations
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fluoridation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The chemical addition of controlled amounts of fluoride compounds to a public water supply or dental product in order to reduce tooth decay.

Example

"Public health officials credited the municipal water fluoridation program with a significant decline in childhood cavities."

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• Rhymes for fluoridation

• Nearby Words

fluoresce
fluorescent
fluoridate
fluoridation
fluoride
fluorine
fluoroscope

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century from the noun 'fluoride' (derived from the Latin 'fluere', meaning 'to flow', in reference to the mineral fluorite used as a flux in smelting) plus the suffix '-ation'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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