Molar

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -əʊlÉ™(r)

From Latin molāris meaning grinding as a millstone (mola).

Full definition of molar

Noun

1. A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.

Synonyms

• wangtooth
• grinder

Adjective

1. Of or relating to the molar teeth, or to grinding.

From mole (chemical term).

Adjective

1. (chemistry) Of, relating to, or being a solution containing one mole of solute per litre of solution.
2. (physics) Of or relating to a complete body of matter as distinct from its molecular or atomic constituents.

Derived terms

• molarity

Related terms

• molality

Anagrams

• moral