molar

• Relativo aos dentes usados para triturar ou mastigar alimentos; em química, relativo à concentração de um mol por litro.

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.

   Relativo aos dentes molares

   • 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.

   Molar

   • 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.

   Molar

   • 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.

   Molar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaggregateglobalholisticlarge-scalemacroscopic

   Antônimosmolecular

• Substantivo que designa um dente de coroa larga e achatada, situado na parte posterior da boca, usado para triturar e moer os alimentos; em humanos, inclui os terceiros molares, popularmente chamados de dentes do siso.

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.

   Dente molar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosback toothgrinder