Fluoridation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-011369",
  "term": "Fluoridation",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. (FLOOR-uh-DAY-shun) The addition of a chemical to increase the concentration of fluoride ions in drinking water to a predetermined optimum limit to reduce the incidence (number) of dental caries (tooth decay) in children.\n\n2. The addition of a chemical to increase the concentration of fluoride ions in drinking water to reduce the incidence of tooth decay.",
  "subject": "General environmental",
  "references": [
    "Drinking Water Technical & Legal Terms",
    "Terms of Environment"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/fluoridation/"
}