fluoridation
noun [ U ] uk/ˌflɔː.rɪˈdeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌflɔːr.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/
在（水或牙膏）中添加氟化物
the action of adding fluoride (= a chemical that makes teeth stronger) to water or toothpaste
Fluoridation has been found to benefit dental health. 已经发现加氟有利于牙齿健康。
Mass fluoridation has been blocked in several European countries. 几个欧洲国家已经禁止大规模加氟。
See: fluoridate
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- Some people have concerns about the safety of fluoridation.
- They consider water fluoridation as a big key towards improving children's dental health.
- a campaign for water fluoridation