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fluoridisation

/ˌflɔː.rɪ.daɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

/ˌflɔː.rɪ.daɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее процесс добавления соединения фтора в систему общественного водоснабжения, обычно для предотвращения кариеса.

A noun referring to the process of adding a fluoride compound to a public water supply, typically to help prevent tooth decay.

uncountable

  1. Water fluoridationC1formalmedical

    The controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay.

    ruФторирование воды

    • Fluoridisation of drinking water has significantly reduced cavities in children.
    • Many countries support fluoridisation as a public health measure.
    • The debate over fluoridisation continues in some communities.

    Synonymsfluoridation

Forms
  • fluoridisations plural form
  • fluoridisations' possessive plural form
  • fluoridisation's possessive singular form