1. adding fluoride to water or other substances, especially to prevent tooth decay
Usage: present participle of fluoridate

Examples

• The city council voted on fluoridating the public water supply.
• Many dentists support fluoridating drinking water to reduce cavities.
• The health department is fluoridating the water at recommended levels.
• Some communities have been fluoridating their water for decades.
• The process of fluoridating water requires careful monitoring.
• Parents debated the benefits of fluoridating their children’s drinking water.