stannous fluoride

n.
A white powder, SnF₂, used to fluoridate toothpaste.

(stan′us flôr′īd)
n

A fluoride salt of tin used in toothpaste and mouthrinses to reduce dental caries incidence and gingivitis and as an antiplaque agent.

Brand names: Omni-Ped®, Stop®, Gel-Kam®

Last updated: 7/1/2002

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n.

A preparation of stannous tin and fluoride used to fluoridate toothpaste and other dental preparations.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a white powder that is used to fluoridate toothpaste

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