Fluoridisation (Noun)
Meaning
The addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The town's fluoridisation program was implemented in the 1970s to reduce tooth decay among residents.
- The effectiveness of water fluoridisation in preventing dental caries has been extensively studied and documented.
- Opponents of fluoridisation argued that the government should not be adding chemicals to the public water supply without consent.
- The water treatment plant underwent a major upgrade to accommodate the new fluoridisation system.
- Following a referendum, the city council voted to maintain its water fluoridisation program despite controversy.