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countable and uncountable, plural fluorides
(chemistry) Any salt of hydrofluoric acid; for example, potassium fluoride. quotations examples
However, too much fluoride produces a mottling effect on teeth. Large doses of fluoride are actually toxic.
2000, Lawrie Ryan, Advanced Chemistry for You, Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes, page 54
(chemistry) A binary compound of fluorine and another element or radical. examples