molar

• Relatif aux dents servant à broyer les aliments (les molaires) ; en chimie, désigne une concentration d'une mole par litre.

Relating to the teeth used for grinding food; also used in chemistry to describe a concentration of one mole per liter.

1. Relating to grinding teethB2formal

   Of or pertaining to the large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

   molaire

   • The molar region of the jaw is crucial for chewing.
   • Dental X-rays can reveal issues in the molar teeth.
   • Molar pain often indicates a cavity or infection.

2. Relating to moles in chemistryC1formalscientific

   Designating a solution that contains one mole of solute per liter of solution.

   molaire (concentration)

   • A molar solution of sodium chloride is prepared for the experiment.
   • The chemist calculated the molar concentration of the acid.
   • Molarity is a key concept in solution chemistry.

3. C1formalscientific

   Containing one mole of a substance.

   molaire (contenant une mole)

   • The molar mass of water is approximately 18 grams per mole.
   • One molar quantity of the compound was used in the reaction.
   • The lab requires a precise molar amount of the reagent.

4. Pertaining to large units of behaviorC2formalscientific

   Relating to large-scale or aggregate units of behavior, as opposed to molecular or individual actions.

   molaire (psychologie, éthologie)

   • The psychologist studied molar patterns of social interaction.
   • Molar behavior analysis focuses on broad trends rather than specific actions.
   • This theory examines molar units of cultural evolution.

   Synonymesaggregateglobalholisticlarge-scalemacroscopic

   Antonymesmolecular

• Nom désignant une dent molaire, c'est-à-dire une dent large et plate située à l'arrière de la mâchoire, servant à broyer les aliments.

A noun referring to a grinding tooth with a broad crown, located behind the premolars.

1. Grinding toothB1formalmedical

   A large, flat tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

   Molaire

   • The dentist examined my back molars for cavities.
   • Molars are essential for chewing and grinding food properly.
   • He had to have one of his molars removed due to decay.

   Synonymesback toothgrinder