Fluoridation

/ˌflʊərɪˈdeɪʃən/ noun

Definition

The process or practice of adding fluoride to water supplies or other substances to improve dental health and prevent tooth decay.

Etymology

From 'fluoridate' plus the suffix '-tion', creating a noun that describes the process or action of fluoridating.

Kelly Says

Fluoridation is considered one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century by the CDC, yet it remains surprisingly controversial in some communities who distrust government adding anything to drinking water.

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