Noun: fluoridization ,flo-ru-du'zey-shun or ,flûr-i-du'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,flo-ri-dI'zey-shun or ,flûr-i-dI'zey-shun [Brit]
- The addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay)
"Fluoridization of public water supplies has been controversial in some communities";
- fluoridation, fluoridisation [Brit]
Derived forms: fluoridizations
Type of: addition