The town's name originated from the engineer's wife of the first train that traveled though. In 1888, the post office opened and within 4 years, a bank was established with the population just above 75 residents.
fluoridation - the addition of a fluoride to the water supply (to prevent dental decay) fluoridisation, fluoridization. addition - the act of adding one thing to another; the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect; the addition of a leap day every four years. Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection.
Fluoride: Uses, Effects and Controversies. Fluoride, the 13th most abundant element on the earth's crust, is a chemical ion of the element fluorine - fluoride has one extra electron that gives it a negative charge. Fluoride is found naturally in soil, water, foods, and several minerals, such as fluorapatite and fluorite. Fluoride concentration in seawater averages 1.3 ppm (parts per million), while in fresh water supplies the natural range is typically between 0.01 to 0.3 ppm.