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Molar - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

molar

/ˈmoʊlɚ/ /ˈməʊlə/

Definition:

A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Synonyms:

grinder, back tooth, cheek tooth

Part of Speech:

noun, adjective

Antonyms:

incisor, canine

Common Collocations:

molar tooth, molar mass, molar concentration

Derivatives:

molarity, molarly

Usage Tips:

Use "molar" as a noun for teeth or as an adjective in chemistry (e.g., molar mass).

Common Phrases:

wisdom molar, baby molar, third molar

Etymology:

From Latin "molaris," meaning "millstone," related to grinding.

Examples:

  • 1. The dentist examined her painful molar.
  • 2. He lost a molar while eating hard candy.
  • 3. Molar mass is measured in grams per mole.
  • 4. She needed a filling in her lower left molar.

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