| fluorides | Inorganic salts of hydrofluoric acid, hf, in which the fluorine atom is in the -1 oxidation state. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| fluorides, topical | Fluorides, usually as pastes or gels, used for topical application to reduce the incidence of dental caries. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tin fluorides | <chemical> Inorganic fluorides of tin. They include both stannic fluoride (tin tetrafluoride) and stannous fluoride (tin difluoride). The latter is used in the prevention of dental caries. Pharmacological action: fluorides, topical. (12 Dec 1998) |
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