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fluoride
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
fluoride
(noun)
fluoride
/
ˈ
floɚˌaɪd/
noun
fluoride
/
ˈ
floɚˌaɪd/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of FLUORIDE
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noncount
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:
a chemical that is sometimes added to drinking water and toothpaste to help keep teeth healthy
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