Molar (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Designating a solution containing one mole of solute per liter of solution.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The chemist carefully prepared a molar solution of sodium chloride for the experiment.
- To achieve the desired concentration, the researcher mixed a molar solution of sugar with an equal volume of water.
- The instructor explained that a molar solution of acid would be too strong for the lab activity.
- A molar solution of salt was used as a reference point to calibrate the equipment.
- The molar solution of baking soda was mixed with vinegar to create a fizzing reaction.
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Meaning 2
Of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth; "molar teeth".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The dentist carefully examined the patient's molar teeth for signs of decay.
- The molar on the upper left side of her mouth was aching terribly.
- He had to get a filling for one of his molar teeth after the dentist found a cavity.
- The molar teeth are designed for grinding and crushing food into smaller pieces.
- The orthodontist used a special appliance to move the molar teeth into proper alignment.
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Meaning 3
Pertaining to large units of behavior; "such molar problems of personality as the ego functions"--R.R. Hunt.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Antonyms
Meaning 4
Containing one mole of a substance; "molar weight".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).