Molars
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lər1535–45; < Latin molāris grinder, short for (dēns) molāris grinding (tooth), equivalent to mol(a) millstone + -āris -ar1
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molar1 (ˈməʊlə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of the 12 broad-faced grinding teeth in man |
| 2. | a corresponding tooth in other mammals |
| —adj | |
| 3. | of, relating to, or designating any of these teeth |
| 4. | used for or capable of grinding |
| [C16: from Latin molāris for grinding, from mola millstone] | |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| molar2 (ˈməʊlə) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | (of a physical quantity) per unit amount of substance: molar volume |
| 2. | (not recommended in technical usage) (of a solution) containing one mole of solute per litre of solution |
| [C19: from Latin mōlēs a mass] | |
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molar
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molar mo·lar1 (mō'lər)
adj.
Relating to or being a solution that contains one mole of solute per liter of solution.
Of, relating to, or characterizing the physical properties of a body of matter as a whole, especially the mass of a body, as opposed to the molecular or atomic properties.
Abbr. M Of, relating to, or being a solution whose concentration is expressed as moles of solute per liter of solution.Containing one mole of a substance.
molar 2
n.
A tooth having a crown with three, four, or five cusps on the grinding surface, a bifid root in the lower jaw, and three conical roots in the upper jaw. In permanent dentition, there are three on either side behind the premolars; in deciduous dentition, there are two on either side behind the canines. adj.
Of or relating to the molars.
Capable of grinding.
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molar 1  (mō'lər) Pronunciation Key
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| molar 2 (mō'lər) Pronunciation Key
Any of the teeth located toward the back of the jaws, having broad crowns for grinding food. Adult humans have 12 molars. |
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The teeth with broad surfaces at the back of the mouth that serve to grind food. Including the wisdom teeth, adults have twelve molars — six on the top and six on the bottom. (Compare incisors and canines.)
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