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aurate(dictionary)

fluoridate (iou) and aurate (iou)


fluoridate (iou)



fluoridate verb. M20.
[Back-form. from FLUORIDATION.]
verb trans. & intrans. Add traces of a fluoride or Other source of fluoride ions to (water, toothpaste, Food, etc.) in order to reduce or prevent tooth-decay. M20.
verb trans. Treat (teeth) with a preparation containing fluoride. M20.

aurate (iou)



aurate noun. E19.
[from Latin aurum gold + -ATE1.]
Chemistry. A salt derived from auric acid.