Fluoride (/ˈflʊəraɪd, ˈflɔːr-/) is an inorganic, monatomic anion of fluorine, with the chemical formula F− (also written [F]− ), whose salts are typically...
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Water fluoridation is the controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay, and is handled differently by countries across...
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Fluorine (section Fluoride ion)
such as atorvastatin and fluoxetine contain C−F bonds. The fluoride ion from dissolved fluoride salts inhibits dental cavities and so finds use in toothpaste...
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Water fluoridation controversy (redirect from Fluoride Controversy)
U.S. maximum limit of 4 mg/L for fluoride in drinking water. The EPA did not act on that recommendation. In Ryan v. Attorney General (1965), the Supreme...
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Drinking water (section Addition of fluoride)
health in low dosage, fluoride in large amounts interferes with bone formation. Long-term consumption of water with high fluoride concentration (> 1.5...
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Aryl halide (redirect from Aryl fluoride)
route to aryl fluorides. Thus, anilines are precursors to aryl fluorides. In the classic Schiemann reaction, tetrafluoroborate is the fluoride donor: [C6H5N+2]BF−4...
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Groundwater pollution (section Arsenic and fluoride)
can also occur from naturally occurring contaminants, such as arsenic or fluoride. Using polluted groundwater causes hazards to public health through poisoning...
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abundance of fluoride in the medium. In seawater, for instance, sulfate ions occur at much greater concentrations (>400 times) than those of fluoride. As a consequence...
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fluoride, lead, mercury, nitrate, nitrite, selenium and thallium. Most people associate fluoride with the practice of intentionally adding fluoride to...
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2012, Portland was the largest city in the United States that did not add fluoride to its public water supply, and fluoridation has historically been a subject...
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can also occur from naturally occurring contaminants, such as arsenic or fluoride. Using polluted groundwater causes hazards to public health through poisoning...
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waste. Fluoride Removal: Although fluoride is added to water in many areas, some areas of the world have excessive levels of natural fluoride in the source...
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rheumatoid arthritis. Fluoride therapy is often recommended to protect against dental caries. Water fluoridation and fluoride supplements decrease the...
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areas Human health Asbestos Asthma Cancer Chlorine Dioxin Drinking water Fluoride Food quality Genetically modified foods Lead Light pollution Mercury poisoning...
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in November 2021. In 2009, PFOS, its salts, and perfluorooctanesulfonyl fluoride, as well as PFOA and PFHxS, were listed as persistent organic pollutants...
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gluconate reacts with hydrofluoric acid to form insoluble, non-toxic calcium fluoride. In addition to a 2.5% calcium gluconate gel being applied directly to...
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Retrieved 5 May 2012. Gizaw, Berhanu. "The origin of high bicarbonate and fluoride concentrations in waters of the Main Ethiopian Rift Valley, East African...
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COVID-19 pandemic bypass in favor of traditional staple foods, including "fluoride bananas," "Mint Pringles," and a "Make Your Own BBQ Kit" (a 400-pound hog...
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from the surface or pipe. Fluoridated – this type of water contains added fluoride. This category includes water classified as "For Infants" or "Nursery."...
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Pollution Control Board in 2008, revealed that in villages along the Nullah, fluoride, mercury, beta-endosulphan and heptachlor pesticide were more than permissible...
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Dinitrogen pentoxide (redirect from Nitrogen(V) oxide)
pentafluoride BrF5, in the ratio exceeding 3:1. The reaction first forms nitryl fluoride FNO2 that reacts further with the lithium nitrate: BrF5 + 3 LiNO3 → 3 LiF...
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Urbanisation in Pakistan (redirect from Urban areas of Pakistan)
industrial waste and sewage contaminating water sources, as well as high fluoride and arsenic contents, which is further exacerbated by monsoon flooding...
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its load on a tank of liquid hydrogen fluoride, causing a release of 36,000 pounds (16,000 kg) of hydrogen fluoride gas and requiring 3,000 residents to...
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delivery, and to deal with the environmental health hazards of mercury and fluoride pollution affecting particular communities." Crombie appointed Gary Goldthorpe...
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during the summer months. Groundwater is not only scarce but also high in fluoride content, causing physical deformities and ailments among people living...
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some Marathwada districts recurring droughts have forced people to drink fluoride-contaminated groundwater from borewells which has inflicted debilitating...
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Metals Metalloids Arsenic Nonmetals Sulfuric acid Selenium Chlorine Fluoride...
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mobile phone networks. Water fluoridation is the controlled addition of fluoride to a public water supply to reduce tooth decay. Although many dental-health...
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Environmental toxicology (section Sulfuryl fluoride)
list. Sulfuryl fluoride is an insecticide that is broken down into fluoride and sulfate when released into the environment. Fluoride has been known to...
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winters. Rainfall is mostly in July to September. High concentrations of fluorides are found in the underground water reserves and potable water is therefore...
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