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fluoridation
This term describes a specific public health intervention and is almost exclusively used within medical, governmental, or civic contexts. It carries a clinical tone and is frequently the subject of policy debates regarding collective health versus individual autonomy.
As a mass noun referring to a systemic process, it is treated as uncountable. It does not refer to a single instance of adding fluoride, but rather to the ongoing program or the chemical process itself, meaning it cannot be pluralized or counted with numbers.
Meanings
Examples
Water fluoridation is a common public health measure to reduce cavities.
The city council voted in favor of community water fluoridation.
I wonder if the local water fluoridation levels are actually safe.
Many dental associations strongly support the practice of fluoridation.
The debate over fluoridation has lasted for several decades.
Is fluoridation mandatory in this state or is it optional for cities?
The report highlights the effectiveness of fluoridation in low income areas.
Some people prefer filtered water to avoid municipal fluoridation.