English word fluoridise comes from English fluoride, English -ise
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| fluoride | English (eng) | (chemistry) A binary compound of fluorine and another element or radical.. (chemistry) Any salt of hydrofluoric acid; for example, potassium fluoride. |
| -ise | English (eng) | Used in certain words; see the usage notes. Suffix used in loanwords from French to form abstract nouns of quality or function. |
| fluoridise | English (eng) | Alternative form of fluoridize. |