also: ふっかぶつ
noun
fluoride
Chemical term for a compound containing fluorine. Used in contexts such as dental health, water treatment, and industrial chemistry.
歯磨き粉にはフッ化物が含まれている。
Toothpaste contains fluoride.
水道水にフッ化物を添加する地域もある。
Some regions add fluoride to tap water.
Compound of フッ (from 弗素, 'fluorine') + 化物 ('-ide'). The katakana spelling reflects the modern chemical naming convention.