molar
ˈmoʊlər
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Definition of molar - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
dentalback tooth used for grinding food
  • She had a cavity in her molar.
back tooth grinder
2.
chemistryTECH.unit of concentration equal to one mole per literTECH.
  • The solution was measured at 1 molar concentration.
molar concentration molarity

Adjective

1.
dentistryTECH.connected with back teeth used for grindingTECH.
  • The molar surface is crucial for chewing.
dental
2.
chemistryTECH.containing one mole of solute per literTECH.
  • The solution is molar in concentration.
concentrated standardized stoichiometric
3.
psychologyTECH.pertaining to large units of behaviorTECH.
  • The molar approach focuses on overall patterns.
behavioral comprehensive holistic
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  • molar: back tooth used for grinding food
    back tooth used for grinding food

Expressions with molar

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large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food
She brushed her molar teeth carefully to avoid cavities.
concentration measured by moles of solute per liter
We calculated the molar concentration to be 1.2 moles per liter.
mass of a substance per mole
The molar mass of water is 18 grams per mole.
abnormal gestation where placental growth replaces embryo, forming fluid-filled sacs
Ultrasound confirmed the molar pregnancy, and treatment began immediately.
volume occupied by one mole of a substance
The molar volume of an ideal gas is 22.4 liters at STP.
large tooth located at the back of mouth
The dentist said my third molar needs to be removed.

Origin of molar

Latin, molaris (millstone)

Terms with molar included in their meaning

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tooth type
third molar in humans, usually appearing in late adolescence
dental
molar or premolar tooth used for grinding food
molar or premolar
any of the large teeth located at the back of the mouth
medical
molar tooth used for grinding food
paleontology
extinct elephant-like mammal with unique molar teeth
dentistry
molar tooth located at the back
dentistry
pointed part of a canine tooth or molar
rhinoceros teeth
crest of enamel on molar teeth of rhinoceroses

Examples of molar in a sentence

  • He felt a sharp pain in his molar while chewing.
  • The chemist prepared a 0.5 molar solution for the experiment.
  • In the lab, they used a molar concentration to ensure accuracy.
  • Molar pain can be quite severe and persistent.
  • The dentist focused on molar health during the check-up.
  • We prepared a molar solution for the experiment.

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  1. French:molaire, d'ensemble, ...
  2. German:Backenzahn, backenzahnartig, ...
  3. Italian:molare, ...
  4. Spanish:muela, global, ...
  5. Portuguese:molar, global, ...
  6. Chinese:臼齿, 臼齿的, ...
  7. Japanese:臼歯, 臼歯の, ...
  8. Arabic:ضِرس, ضِرْسِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:טוֹחֶנֶת, טוֹחֲנָתִי, ...
  10. Russian:коренной зуб, молярный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:моляр, молярний, ...
  12. Hindi:दाढ़, दाढ़ संबंधी, ...

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