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Fluoridate: meaning, definitions and examples

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fluoridate

 

[ หˆflสŠษ™rษชdeษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

water treatment

To fluoridate means to add fluoride to water supplies, primarily aiming to improve public dental health. This process is widely practiced in many countries to reduce the incidence of tooth decay. The added fluoride can help strengthen tooth enamel and make teeth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth. Fluoridation has been a significant public health initiative since the mid-20th century, and its benefits are supported by numerous studies.

Synonyms

fluoride addition, fluoride treatment, water fluoridation

Examples of usage

  • Many cities have chosen to fluoridate their drinking water.
  • The dentist recommended that we fluoridate our water system.
  • Public health officials encourage communities to fluoridate for dental health.

Translations

Translations of the word "fluoridate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fluoridar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅ‹เคฐเคพเค‡เคกเฅ‡เคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fluoridieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fluoridasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั‚ะพั€ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fluoryzowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒƒๅŒ–็‰ฉๅ‡ฆ็†ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fluorurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fluorurar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท florรผrlemek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋ฃจ์˜ค๋ฅดํ™”ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู„ูˆุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fluoridovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fluoridovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐŸๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fluorirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรบorera

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั‚ะพั€ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fluorlaลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fluorurar

Word origin

The word 'fluoridate' is derived from 'fluoride,' which itself comes from the Latin word 'fluere,' meaning 'to flow.' Fluoride compounds were first recognized for their dental benefits in the early 20th century, particularly in relation to reducing cavities. The practice of fluoridation began in the United States in the 1940s, when researchers discovered that areas with naturally high levels of fluoride in drinking water had lower rates of tooth decay. This led to the deliberate addition of fluoride to municipal water supplies as a public health measure. Over the decades, the topic has sparked discussions and debates regarding its safety and effectiveness, contributing to a rich history of public health policies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,619, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.