molar
noun
mo·lar
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Definition of molar
(Entry 1 of 3)
: a tooth with a rounded or flattened surface adapted for grinding
specifically
: one of the cheek teeth in mammals behind the incisors and canines — see tooth illustration
molar
adjective (1)Definition of molar (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: pulverizing by friction : grinding
2
: of, relating to, or located near the molar teeth
molar
adjective (2)Definition of molar (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: of or relating to a mole of a substance
the molar volume of a gas
2
: containing one mole of solute in one liter of solution
Other Words from molar
Adjective (2)
molarity
\ mō-ˈla-rə-tē
, -ˈler-ə-tē \
noun
, -ˈler-ə-tē \
noun
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More Definitions for molar
molar
noun
English Language Learners Definition of molar
: a large tooth near the back of the jaw with a wide surface used especially for grinding food
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molar
noun
mo·lar
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Kids Definition of molar
: a large tooth near the back of the mouth with a broad surface used for grinding
molar
noun
mo·lar
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Medical Definition of molar
(Entry 1 of 4)
: a tooth with a rounded or flattened surface adapted for grinding
specifically
: one of the mammalian teeth behind the incisors and canines sometimes including the premolars but more exactly restricted to the three posterior pairs in each human jaw on each side which are not preceded by milk teeth
molar
adjectiveMedical Definition of molar (Entry 2 of 4)
1a
: pulverizing by friction
molar teeth
b
: of, relating to, or located near the molar teeth
molar gland
2
: of, relating to, possessing the qualities of, or characterized by a hydatidiform mole
molar pregnancy
molar
adjectiveMedical Definition of molar (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: of or relating to a mass of matter as distinguished from the properties or motions of molecules or atoms
2
: of or relating to larger units of behavior especially as relatable to a prior deprivation or motivational pattern of the organism
interest in such molar problems of personality as the ego functions— R. R. Holt
— compare molecular sense 2
molar
adjectiveMedical Definition of molar (Entry 4 of 4)
1
: of or relating to a mole of a substance
the molar volume of a gas
2
: containing one mole of solute in one liter of solution
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