fluorinate
Americanverb (used with object)
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The FIS said the Korean pair had allegedly violated a rule that bans fluorinated wax because it "can be a competitive advantage".
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
The chemicals are fluorinated to prevent many microorganisms from breaking down the strong carbon-fluorine bonds.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024
The settlement involving DuPont, the Chemours Co. and Corteva Inc. resolves Ohio’s claims relating to releases of manmade, fluorinated compounds known as PFAS.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2023
FIS banned the substance from its competitions after years of debate about the potential harm fluorinated wax can cause to health and the environment.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 28, 2023
PFAS, a family of highly fluorinated substances, represent a danger for humans and the environment.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2023
Hoping to improve its citizens' teeth, Newburgh, N.Y. is fluorinating its water supply.
From Time Magazine Archive
Our ship was built before they started fluorinating the water supplies, and somehow we never find time to take the treatment while we're on Earth.
From Starman's Quest by Mack, Stan
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