fluoridization

7.2

Adding a small amount of a chemical to drinking water to help prevent tooth decay

noun
/ˌflʊərɪdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Specialized

: fluoración

The fluoridization of the water supply is crucial for dental health.

Examples

Studies show that fluoridization can significantly reduce cavities in children.
The city council voted in favor of fluoridization to improve public dental health.
Opponents of fluoridization expressed concerns about the safety of adding chemicals to drinking water.
Many cities have implemented fluoridization programs.
Studies show that fluoridization can significantly reduce cavities in children.
The city council voted in favor of fluoridization to improve public dental health.
Opponents of fluoridization expressed concerns about the safety of adding chemicals to drinking water.

Synonyms

fluoridation

vsfluoridization

Specialized

4 5.8

To add a chemical to drinking water that helps prevent tooth decay

is the same term but spelled with a different suffix

Surface Forms

fluoridization singular

fluoridizations plural

Morphology

fluoridization = fluoridize (transparent) = fluorid + ize + ation

A regular noun formed from the verb 'fluoridize' with the suffix '-ation', denoting the process of adding fluoride.

Etymology

The word fluoridization comes from fluoride, whose root fluor means 'to flow' and is the same idea you see in fluid. So, fluoridization is the process of adding fluoride to a water supply that flows to people's homes to help prevent tooth decay.