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Word: Fluoride
Speech Type: Noun
early 19th century: from fluorine+ -ide
ˈflʊərʌɪd
ˈflɔːrʌɪd
a compound of fluorine with another element or group, especially salt of the anion F⁻ or an organic compound with fluorine bonded to an alkyl group.
Short Definition:compound of fluorine with another element or group
sodium fluoride or another fluorine-containing salt added to water supplies or toothpaste in order to reduce tooth decay.
Short Definition:sodium fluoride or another fluorine-containing salt added to water supplies
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