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Fluoride

//ˈflʊɚˌaɪd// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A binary compound of fluorine and another element or radical. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a salt of hydrofluoric acid wordnet
  3. 3
    A binary compound of fluorine and another element or radical.; Any of certain salts of hydrofluoric acid, such as the simple metallic ones. countable, uncountable

    "However, too much fluoride produces a mottling effect on teeth. Large doses of fluoride are actually toxic."

  4. 4
    The anionic form of a fluorine atom. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From fluor(ine) + -ide.

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