Fluoridating: meaning, definitions and examples
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fluoridating
[ ˈflʊəˌraɪdeɪtɪŋ ]
water treatment
Fluoridating refers to the process of adding fluoride to water supplies to reduce the incidence of tooth decay. This practice is commonly implemented in public water systems to benefit oral health in communities.
Synonyms
fluoride addition, fluoride treatment.
Examples of usage
- The city is fluoridating its drinking water.
- Fluoridating water can significantly lower dental cavities in children.
- Health officials recommend fluoridating water to prevent dental issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "fluoridating" in other languages:
🇵🇹 fluoretação
🇮🇳 फ्लोराइडिंग
🇩🇪 Fluoridierung
🇮🇩 fluoridasi
🇺🇦 фторування
🇵🇱 fluoryzacja
🇯🇵 フッ化
🇫🇷 fluoration
🇪🇸 fluoración
🇹🇷 florürleme
🇰🇷 불화 처리
🇸🇦 فلورة
🇨🇿 fluoridace
🇸🇰 fluoridácia
🇨🇳 氟化
🇸🇮 fluoriranje
🇮🇸 flúorun
🇰🇿 фторлау
🇬🇪 ფტორირება
🇦🇿 fluorizasiya
🇲🇽 fluoración
Etymology
The term 'fluoridate' comes from 'fluoride,' which is derived from the Latin word 'fluor,' meaning 'to flow.' The concept of adding fluoride to drinking water for public health began in the mid-20th century, with the first city to implement fluoridation being Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1945. Scientists discovered that communities with naturally occurring fluoride in their water supplies had lower rates of tooth decay. This led to the widespread adoption of water fluoridation as a preventive measure against cavities. Ongoing research has confirmed the safety and effectiveness of fluoridation, making it a common public health strategy in many countries around the world.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,224, 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.