Fluoridation

A form of the element fluorine that helps prevent tooth decay. Fluoride may be naturally present in drinking water or may be added to it. Fluoride may also be put directly on the ...

fluoride

Health care; Dentistry

Topical application of a gel or liquid that prevents decay.

fluoridation

Natural environment; Water

The addition of a chemical to increase the concentration of fluoride ions in drinking water to reduce the incidence of tooth decay.

fluorides

Natural environment; Water

Gaseous, solid, or dissolved compounds containing fluorine that result from industrial processes. Excessive amounts in food can lead to fluorosis.

benchmark response (BMR)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

A designated level or percent of response relative to the control level of response used in calculating a BMD.

best management practices (BMP)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Procedures or controls other than effluent limitations to prevent or reduce pollution of surface water (includes runoff control, spill prevention, and operating procedures).

BMD10

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Benchmark Dose associated with a 10% response adjusted for background. For example, these BMD(10) values are doses expected to produce a 10% reduction in brain cholinesterase ...

comparative effect level (CEL)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Dose by which potency of chemicals may be compared; e.g. the dose causing a maximum of 15% cholinesterase inhibition.

confidential business information (CBI)

Agricultural chemicals; Pesticides

Information that contains trade secrets, commercial or financial information, or other information that has been claimed as confidential by the submitter.