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FLUORIDE

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is released from rocks into the soil, water, and air.

FLUORESCENSE

Fluorescence is the process of emission of electromagnetic radiation, usually visible light, caused by excitation of atoms in a material, which then reemit almost immediately (within about 10−8 seconds)

FIBROBLAST

Fibroblasts are a type of cells that is involved in the formation of connective tissues. Connective tissues support and join other tissues or organs in the body.