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These waters—rich in chloride, hydrogen sulfide, iron, fluoride, and iodide ions—promote blood circulation and muscle relaxation, boost metabolism, strengthen the immune system, and lower stress and inflammation.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Again, an ammonium fluoride solution is one of the starting materials; the silicon dioxide simply precipitates out of this solution.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The gas was captured and fed back into the loop, thereby regenerating the starting ammonium fluoride.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Dentists can also sometimes stop cavities with fluoride varnishes and prevent them with dental sealants, which were once recommended only for children, Fontana said.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Again, an ammonium fluoride solution is one of the starting materials; the silicon dioxide simply precipitates out of this solution.
—ArsTechnica, 28 May 2026
The gas was captured and fed back into the loop, thereby regenerating the starting ammonium fluoride.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Dentists can also sometimes stop cavities with fluoride varnishes and prevent them with dental sealants, which were once recommended only for children, Fontana said.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
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“Fluoride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluoride. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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fluoride
noun
flu·o·ride
ˈflu̇(-ə)r-ˌīd 
1
: a compound of fluorine with a more electropositive element or radical
2
: the monovalent anion of fluorine
fluoride
adjective
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