molar

Jaw's grinding surface

A molar is one of the large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.

Humans have twelve molars, including four wisdom teeth.

In chemistry and physics, molar means relating to a mole—the standard unit for measuring amounts of a substance: molar mass, molar concentration.

anatomy

crown

Sovereign's ornamental headpiece

  • rootUnderground absorbing structure
  • pulpSoft wet mass
  • enamelHard glossy coating

dentin · cuspid · bicuspid · occlusal · fissure · groove · cusp · periodontal · gingiva · alveolus

dental

dentist

Oral care physician

caries · extraction · crown · root canal · implant · drill · hygienist · checkup · wisdom · impaction

chewing

mastication

Teeth-based food breakdown

  • bitePierce with teeth
  • chompLoud, vigorous mouthwork
  • gnawBite repeatedly at

crunch · grinding · jaw · digestion · saliva · bolus · occlusion · force · pressure · crushing

chemistry

concentration

Sustained single-minded attention

stoichiometry · molecular weight · enthalpy · heat capacity · volume · solute · calculation · ratio · formula · gram

wisdom

third

Position number three

late · pain · swelling · removal · oral surgeon · anesthesia · recovery · angular · horizontal · vertical

Categories
Opposites
tooth type/function

molarincisor

Cutting tooth in front

canine · fang · eyetooth · cuspid · front tooth

chemistry - concentration unit

molarparts per million

Ratio expressing tiny concentrations

Phrases
Family

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