verb
- adds fluoride to (water or other substances), especially to prevent tooth decay
Usage: third person singular present tense of fluoridate
Examples
- The city fluoridates its water supply to improve dental health.
- Our municipal government fluoridates the drinking water at recommended levels.
- The dentist explained how the water treatment plant fluoridates the water.
- Many countries fluoridate their public water systems.
- The health department fluoridates water to reduce cavities in children.
- Our town fluoridates the water supply following federal guidelines.