1) Anion
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1) Aquafresh additive 2) Controversial compound 3) Crest component 4) Enamel strengthener 5) Halide 6) Mouthwash ingredient 7) Protector of some canines 8) Salt of hydrofluoric acid 9) Tooth-saving compound 10) Toothpaste chemical
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Fluoride d is an inorganic anion of fluorine with the chemical formula {Chem|F|−}. It contributes no color to fluoride salts. Fluorite is roughly 49% fluoride by mass, making fluoride the main component of fluorite apart from calcium ions. Fluoride contributes a distinctive bitter taste, but no odor to fluoride salts. Its salts are mainly mined ...
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• (n.) A binary compound of fluorine with another element or radical.
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[Noun] A chemical that is sometimes added to water or toothpaste to prevent tooth decay.
Example: Studies have shown that fluoride prevents tooth decay.
See also: fluoridated, fluoridation, fluoridate (verb)
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A chemical solution or gel which you put on your teeth. The flouride hardens your teeth and prevents tooth decay.
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(from the article `halogen element`) ...neighbouring manganese atoms have moments in the opposite direction and are no longer equivalent; the unit cell must therefore include one moment ... ...magnesium, and so on.A simple anion (obtained from a single atom) is named by taking the root of the parent element`s name and adding the suffix ...
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A form of the element fluorine that helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride may be naturally present in drinking water or may be added to it. Fluoride may also be put directly on the teeth, as a gel, toothpaste, or a rinse.
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topical application of a gel or liquid that prevents decay.
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A natural element found commonly in nature in water, soil, air, and in a lot of foods. Fluoride is absorbed easily into the teeth's enamel to help protect the teeth from tooth eating bacteria. It can be used as a topical such as in fluoridated toothpastes and gels or it can be absorbed systemically such as in fluoridated water, soft drinks, teas, a...
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<chemical> The fluoride ion. Low levels of fluoride in drinking water markedly decrease the incidence of dental caries, probably because bacterial metabolism is much more sensitive to low fluoride levels. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(floor´īd) any binary compound of fluorine. systemic fluoride a fluoride ingested in water, supplements, or some other form. See also fluoridation. topical fluoride a fluoride applied directly to the teeth, especially of children, in a dental caries pr...
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A chemical compound used to prevent dental decay, utilized in fluoridated water systems and/or appli
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The fluoride ion F- . Low levels of fluoride in drinking water markedly decrease the incidence of dental caries, probably because bacterial metabolism is much more sensitive to low fluoride levels.
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Flu'or·ide noun [ Confer French
fluoride .]
(Chemistry) A binary compound of fluorine with another element or radical.
Calcium fluoride (Min.) ,
fluorite, CaF 2 . See Fluorite . Found on
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A compound of fluorine used in different forms such as water, gels, rinses to strengthen up teeth.
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Fluoride: A compound of fluorine with another element or radical. Fluoride compounds are present in drinking water and some foods. Fluoride ions replace hydroxyl ions in hydroxyapatite in teeth, forming fluorapatite, which leads to fewer cavities. Fluoride compounds are therefore added to some toothpastes and dentists may also give a yearly fluorid...
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Fluorides are the metalic salts of hydrofluoric acid. Calcium fluoride and cryolite are the most common fluorides, and occur naturally. Othe fluorides are prepared artificially by neutralizing the hydrofluoric acid with metallic hydroxides or carbonates. The term 'flouride' used in popular language refers to sodium flouride, which is controversiall...
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It is a chemical compound.
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A chemical element that prevents tooth decay. It is often added to toothpastes and the water supply
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a mineral that helps protect teeth against decay
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Negative ion formed when hydrogen fluoride dissolves in water; compound formed between fluorine and another element. The ending `ide` in halides (such as fluorides, chlorides, and iodides) indicates that the halogen acts as the more electronegative partner (see electronegativity). As fluorine is the most electronegative element of all...
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a salt of hydrofluoric acid consisting of two elements, one of which is fluorine, as sodium fluoride, NaF. · a compound containing fluorine, as methyl fluoride, CHF.
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a mineral that can be found in water and toothpaste that can help prevent tooth decay.
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a natural chemical that strengthens enamel - the hard outer coating on teeth - helps prevent tooth decay, and helps repair early damage to teeth.
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