Molar

/ˈmoʊlər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of tooth used for grinding food, usually located at the back of the mouth.

The dentist examined my molar to see if it had any cavities.

A unit of amount of substance in chemistry, equal to the number of atoms or molecules in one mole.

In the laboratory, we prepared a solution with a molar concentration of 0.5 M.

adjective

Relating to a molar or molars.

He had a molar extraction due to severe decay.

From Latin 'molaris', meaning 'millstone' or 'grinding stone'.

molar concentration

The concentration of a solution expressed in moles of solute per liter of solution.

wisdom molar

The third molar, often referred to as the wisdom tooth.

premolar

A tooth situated between the canine and molar teeth, used for grinding.

incisor

A narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, used for cutting.

Referring to a difficult situation, due to pain in a molar.

That exam was a real molar!

Describing someone who is slow or dull, as if they have a cavity.

Don't be a molar, pick up the pace!