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molar

4 definitions • 4 examples
1
one of the large teeth at the back of the mouth in humans and some other animals used for crushing and chewing food:

Examples:

I was having some pain in my upper right molar.
Dental sealant can be painted on the molars and premolars to prevent tooth decay.
2
(of a liquid) containing one mole of a substance dissolved in each litre of liquid:

Examples:

A solution with a concentration of 1 mol/L is said to be 1 molar.
A 0.1 molar solution of baking soda has a pH of around 8.3.
3
containing one mole of a substance in each liter of a liquid
4
any of the large teeth at the back of the mouth, used for crushing and chewing food

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