noun
molar
moh-luh
Molar (noun) means a broad back tooth used for grinding food. Example: “The dentist found a cavity in her lower molar.”
noun
1
A broad back tooth used for grinding food.
"The dentist found a cavity in her lower molar."
"Jamie had a molar removed as it was decaying."
adj
1
(chemistry) Relating to a solution's concentration measured in moles per litre.
"The experiment called for a 2-molar solution of the acid."
How to use molar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the flat grinding teeth at the back of the mouth; in chemistry, describes concentration.
Easily confused with
molal
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Etymology
From Latin molaris, "of a millstone," since molars grind food the way a millstone grinds grain.
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What does “molar” mean?
The word “molar” means a broad back tooth used for grinding food. In plain terms, usually refers to the flat grinding teeth at the back of the mouth; in chemistry, describes concentration.
How do you pronounce “molar”?
“Molar” is pronounced moh-luh (/ˈmoʊlɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “molar” in a sentence?
Here is “molar” used in a sentence: “The dentist found a cavity in her lower molar.”
What part of speech is “molar”?
Depending on how it is used, “molar” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “molar” come from?
The word “molar” comes from Latin. From Latin molaris, "of a millstone," since molars grind food the way a millstone grinds grain.
How many meanings does “molar” have?
“Molar” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a broad back tooth used for grinding food.
