| acidulate | To make sour or acid in a moderate degree; to sour somewhat. Origin: Cf. F. Aciduler. See Acidulous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| acidulated phosphate fluoride | <chemical> Phosphoric acid, mixt. With sodium fluoride (naf). A sodium fluoride solution, paste or powder, which has been acidulated to pH 3 to 4 and buffered with a phosphate. It is used in the prevention of dental caries. Pharmacological action: fluorides, topical. Chemical name: Phosphoric acid, mixt. With sodium fluoride (NaF) (12 Dec 1998) |