fluorine.
(Of thelat.)(fluor - oris, flow).
1. m. chemical element of no. atóm. 9. Of the Group of halogens, abundant in the Earth's crust, is in the form of fluorides in minerals such as fluorite. Yellow-green color, odor choking, toxic and very reactive gas, is used to obtain metal fluoride added to drinking water and toothpaste products to prevent tooth decay. (Símb.) F).
2. m. Quím. Flow to melt and isolate metals.
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fluorspar