Mesh term Fluorides
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Hydrofluoric Acid
Description
Inorganic salts of hydrofluoric acid, HF, in which the fluorine atom is in the -1 oxidation state. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed) Sodium and stannous salts are commonly used in dentifrices.Browse to child terms:
Calcium Fluoride
Fluorides, Topical
Sodium Fluoride
Sulfur Hexafluoride
Tin Fluorides
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