Fluoride vs Fluorine: what is the difference?

Two words that are easy to mix up. Fluoride is a noun meaning “A compound of fluorine, added to water and toothpaste to protect teeth.”, while Fluorine is a noun meaning “Fluorine is a highly reactive halogen that forms pale-yellow F2 gas, with symbol F and…”. بالعربي: Fluoride = الفلورايد، Fluorine = فلور.

Fluoride noun · /ˈflʊəraɪd/

الفلورايد — الفلورايد أو المُركب الكيميائي؛ يحمي الأسنان؛ المادة الكيميائية المُستخدمة في معجون الأسنان لحماية المينا ومنع التسوس، عنصر وقائي ⚗️🛡️

A compound of fluorine, added to water and toothpaste to protect teeth.

Fluoride intake was recorded as a health variable.

Synonyms: fluorine compound, tooth protector, enamel strengthener, mineral additive, dental additive

Fluorine noun · /ˈflʊəriːn/

فلور — فلور هالوجين شديد التفاعل يكون غازاً أصفر باهتاً على هيئة F2، رمزه F وعدده الذري 9. يرتبط استخدام اسمه بسياقات تمييز العنصر عن مركبات…

Fluorine is a highly reactive halogen that forms pale-yellow F2 gas, with symbol F and atomic number 9. Its compounds include fluorides and fluoropolymers; elemental fluorine is distinct from fluoride in dental products.

In a fictional GL research-reading workshop, learners check a source about fluorine and distinguish its chemical properties from the GL paper's HBDNF results.

Synonyms: F, element 9, chemical element F, elemental fluorine, fluorine element

How GL Dictionary tells them apart

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What is the difference between Fluoride and Fluorine?

Fluoride means A compound of fluorine, added to water and toothpaste to protect teeth. Fluorine means Fluorine is a highly reactive halogen that forms pale-yellow F2 gas, with symbol F and atomic number 9. Its compounds include fluorides and fluoropolymers; elemental fluorine is distinct from fluoride in dental products.

ما الفرق بين Fluoride وFluorine بالعربي؟

Fluoride: الفلورايد. Fluorine: فلور.

Full entries: Fluoride · Fluorine