noun
- Plural of fluorid; compounds containing fluorine, especially those added to water or toothpaste to prevent tooth decay.
Usage: Most commonly used in the context of dental health and water treatment.; Often used interchangeably with 'fluorides' in modern English.
Examples
- Many toothpastes contain fluorids to strengthen tooth enamel.
- The city added fluorids to the municipal water supply.
- Dentists recommend products with fluorids for cavity prevention.
- Some communities debate the safety of fluorids in drinking water.
- Fluorids have been shown to reduce tooth decay in children.