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halide

/ˈheɪ.laɪd/ /ˈheɪˌlaɪd/

Meanings
noun
A salt of any halogen acid.

Examples :

"The dentist applied a fluoride halide to my teeth to help prevent cavities. "
chemistry compound element substance

Related Words

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fluoride noun

/ˈflɔːɹaɪd/ /ˈflɔɹaɪd/

Any salt of hydrofluoric acid; for example, potassium fluoride.

"Example Sentence: "My dentist recommended toothpaste with fluoride to help strengthen my teeth and prevent cavities." "

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any adverb

/ˈæni/ /ˈɛni/

To even the slightest extent, at all.

"I will not remain here any longer."

Illustration help

help noun

/hɛlp/

Action given to provide assistance; aid.

"I need some help with my homework."

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applied adjective

/əˈplaɪd/

Put into practical use.

"The new math strategies were applied successfully in the classroom. "

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halogen noun

/ˈheɪ.lə.d͡ʒən/ /ˈhæ.lə.d͡ʒən/

Any element of group 17, i.e. fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine and astatine, which form a salt by direct union with a metal.

"The chlorine in table salt is a common example of a halogen forming a compound with a metal. "

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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acid noun

/ˈæs.ɪd/

A sour substance.

"The lemon juice has a strong acid taste. "

Illustration dentist

dentist noun

/ˈdɛntɪst/

A medical doctor who specializes in dentistry.

"My sister goes to the dentist every six months for a checkup and cleaning. "

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salt noun

/sɔlt/ /sɒlt/ /sɑlt/

A common substance, chemically consisting mainly of sodium chloride (NaCl), used extensively as a condiment and preservative.

"My grandmother sprinkled a generous amount of salt on the spaghetti before serving it. "

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prevent verb

/pɹəˈvɛnt/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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teeth noun

/tiːθ/

The ability to be enforced, or to be enforced to any useful effect.

"The new rules about homework have teeth; parents are actually following them now. "

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cavities noun

/ˈkævətiz/

A hole or hollow depression.

"The dentist found two small cavities in my back teeth. "