Fluorination

Pronunciation: /ˈfɫuˈɔɹiˈneɪʃən/

Fluorination (noun)

  1. A chemical process where fluorine atoms are added to a substance to change its properties.
  2. The production of a compound that contains fluorine, usually by reacting it with a fluorine source.

Examples

  • Fluorination adds fluorine atoms to the molecule.
  • The lab performs fluorination to add fluorine atoms safely.