molar

/ˈmoʊlɑr/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, single tooth in the back of the mouth, typically used for grinding food.

“The dentist examined my molar to check for any cavities.”

2. noun

A unit of mass or quantity, especially in the measurement of gold or other precious metals.

“The molar weight of the gold was calculated to be 19.3 grams per milliliter.”

Synonyms

  • grinder
  • tooth