English word fluoridation comes from English fluoride, English -ation
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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fluoride | English (eng) | (chemistry) A binary compound of fluorine and another element or radical.. (chemistry) Any salt of hydrofluoric acid; for example, potassium fluoride. |
-ation | English (eng) | A state or quality. An action or process. The result of an action or process. |
fluoridation | English (eng) | (chemistry) The act or process of adding fluoride to something, especially water. |