Definition

1. Verb:
   • To add fluoride to something, especially a public water supply: The process of introducing fluoride compounds into a substance, most commonly drinking water, for the purpose of preventing tooth decay.
   • To treat with fluoride: The act of applying fluoride to a specific object or surface, such as teeth.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Many cities choose to fluoridate their public water to improve dental health.
  • The dentist recommended a treatment to fluoridate the child's teeth for extra protection against cavities.
  • The policy to fluoridate the local water supply was approved after a public vote.

Advanced Usage

• "to fluoridate against": To use fluoridation as a preventive measure against a specific problem.
  • The program aims to fluoridate against widespread tooth decay in the community.

Variants and Related Words

• Fluoridation (n): The act or process of adding fluoride to a water supply.
  • The fluoridation of water is a common public health measure.
• Fluoridizer (n): An agent or device used to add fluoride.
  • The new fluoridizer was installed at the water treatment plant.
• Fluoridated (adj): Describing something that has had fluoride added to it.
  • Fluoridated toothpaste is readily available in stores.

Synonyms

• Fluoridize: To subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride. (A direct synonym, often used interchangeably).
• Treat with fluoride: A descriptive phrase with the same meaning.

Related Phrases

• Water fluoridation: The controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply.
  • Water fluoridation has been endorsed by major health organizations.

Verb

1. subject to fluoridation; treat with fluoride
   • fluoridized water
   • fluoridize the teeth of children