Definition

A chemical process that adds fluorine to a substance or compound.

Example

The fluorination of the compound improved its stability and reactivity.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the process of fluorination?

Yeah, I read a bit about it in a chemistry article.

It's really interesting how it introduces fluorine into compounds.

Definitely! It seems to play a big role in making certain materials.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fluorination → It is formed from "fluor" (from Latin *fluorem*, meaning to flow) and "-ination" (a suffix used to indicate a process). The word "fluorination" refers to the process of introducing fluorine into a compound.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fluor' meaning to 'flow' and remember that 'fluorination' is the process of making something flow with fluorine.

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