Associations to the word «Molar»

Wiktionary

MOLAR, noun. A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.
MOLAR, adjective. Of or relating to the molar teeth, or to grinding.
MOLAR, adjective. (chemistry) Of, relating to, or being a solution containing one mole of solute per litre of solution.
MOLAR, adjective. (physics) Of or relating to a complete body of matter as distinct from its molecular or atomic constituents.
MOLAR CONCENTRATION, noun. (chemistry) the molarity of a solution
MOLAR SOLUTION, noun. (chemistry) a solution that contains one mole of solute per litre
MOLAR TOOTH, noun. Alternative term for molar
MOLAR VOLUME, noun. (chemistry) (physics) The volume occupied by one mole of a substance (especially of a gas)

Dictionary definition

MOLAR, noun. Grinding tooth with a broad crown; located behind the premolars.
MOLAR, adjective. Of or pertaining to the grinding teeth in the back of a mammal's mouth; "molar teeth".
MOLAR, adjective. Designating a solution containing one mole of solute per liter of solution.
MOLAR, adjective. Containing one mole of a substance; "molar weight".
MOLAR, adjective. Pertaining to large units of behavior; "such molar problems of personality as the ego functions"--R.R. Hunt.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats