molar(n = noun.body) grinder - grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars;
is a kind of tooth
has particulars: wisdom tooth
Derived form adjective molar1
1. molar(a = adj.pert) - of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth; "molar teeth"
Derived form noun molar1
2. molar(a = adj.pert) - designating a solution containing one mole of solute per liter of solution;
Derived forms noun molarity1, noun mole1
3. molar(a = adj.pert) - containing one mole of a substance; "molar weight"
Derived forms noun molarity1, noun mole1
4. molar(a = adj.all) - pertaining to large units of behavior; "such molar problems of personality as the ego functions"
Antonym: molecular
Of or pertaining to a mass of matter; -- said of the properties or motions of masses, as distinguished from those of molecules or atoms. [PJC]
Being at a concentration having the designated number of moles (of solute) per liter of solvent; as, an 0.2 molar solution of sodium chloride in water is close to isotonic. [PJC]
Having power to grind; grinding; as, the molar teeth; also, of or pertaining to the molar teeth. Bacon. [1913 Webster]
Any one of the teeth back of the incisors and canines. The molars which replace the deciduous or milk teeth are designated as
molar, adj. & n.
--adj. (usu. of a mammal's back teeth) serving to grind.
--n. a molar tooth.
molar, adj.
1 of or relating to mass.
2 acting on or by means of large masses or units.
molar, adj. Chem.
1 of a mass of substance usu. per mole (molar latent heat).
2 (of a solution) containing one mole of solute per litre of solvent.
Derivative:
molarity n.
Etymology:
MOLE(4) + -AR(1)
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