fluoride

BrE /ˈflʊər.aɪd/ AmE /ˈfloʊr.aɪd/

noun en → es

1 CHEMICAL [uncountable] B2

a chemical element that is added to water and toothpaste to help prevent tooth decay

flúor, fluoruro

  • fluoride in/to something

Collocations fluoride in water · fluoride toothpaste

  • Fluoride is added to the water supply.

    Se añade flúor al suministro de agua.

2 TREATMENT [countable] C1

a treatment that involves putting fluoride on your teeth to help prevent tooth decay

tratamiento con flúor, aplicación de fluoruro

  • fluoride treatment

Collocations fluoride treatment for children · professional fluoride treatment

  • The dentist recommended a fluoride treatment.

    El dentista recomendó un tratamiento con flúor.