molar
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Of or about the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmoʊlɚ
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Definition
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adjective
Of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth
“The dentist examined the molar surfaces for signs of decay.”
Of or relating to the molar teeth, or to grinding.
noun
Grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars
A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.
chemistry
A unit of concentration equal to one mole per litre.
Word at a Glance
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- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Varies by meaning
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This meaning: Of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth
Used this way, molar is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The dentist examined the molar surfaces for signs of decay.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Concentration measured by the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
An abnormality during pregnancy.
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