Fluorides

/ˈflʊərɪdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fluoride; chemical compounds formed when fluorine combines with other elements, used in toothpaste, water treatment, and industry.

Etymology

Plural form of 'fluoride' using the regular '-s' ending to indicate multiple fluoride compounds.

Kelly Says

Different fluorides have different purposes—sodium fluoride in toothpaste strengthens enamel, while cryolite (a naturally occurring fluoride) was essential to aluminum production, and uranium hexafluoride is used in nuclear fuel enrichment.

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