ALL meanings of fluoride
fluor·ide
F f - noun fluoride a salt of hydrofluoric acid consisting of two elements, one of which is fluorine, as sodium fluoride, NaF. 1
- noun fluoride a compound containing fluorine, as methyl fluoride, CH 3 F. 1
- noun fluoride fluorine substance 1
- noun fluoride (chemistry) Any salt of hydrofluoric acid; for example, potassium fluoride. 1
- uncountable noun fluoride Fluoride is a mixture of chemicals that is sometimes added to drinking water and toothpaste because it is considered to be good for people's teeth. 0
- noun fluoride any salt of hydrofluoric acid, containing the fluoride ion, F– 0
- noun fluoride any compound containing fluorine, such as methyl fluoride 0
- noun fluoride a compound of fluorine and another element, radical, etc. 0
- noun fluoride such a compound put in drinking water or toothpaste to prevent tooth decay 0