tartar Synonyms
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tartar Meaning
tartar (n)
a salt used especially in baking powder
a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman
a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century
an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums
tartar (n.)
A reddish crust or sediment in wine casks, consisting essentially of crude cream of tartar, and used in marking pure cream of tartar, tartaric acid, potassium carbonate, black flux, etc., and, in dyeing, as a mordant for woolen goods; -- called also argol, wine stone, etc.
A correction which often incrusts the teeth, consisting of salivary mucus, animal matter, and phosphate of lime.
A native or inhabitant of Tartary in Asia; a member of any one of numerous tribes, chiefly Moslem, of Turkish origin, inhabiting the Russian Europe; -- written also, more correctly but less usually, Tatar.
A person of a keen, irritable temper.
See Tartarus.
tartar (a.)
Of or pertaining to Tartary in Asia, or the Tartars.
tartar Sentence Examples
- The tartar on my teeth was so thick that it could be scraped off with a nail.
- The dentist warned me that if I didn't brush my teeth more thoroughly, I would develop tartar.
- Tartar is a hard deposit of minerals that can form on the teeth below the gum line.
- Tartar can cause gum disease and tooth decay if it is not removed regularly.
- There are a number of products available to help remove tartar from the teeth.
- Over-the-counter tartar removers can be effective, but they may not remove all of the tartar.
- A dentist can remove tartar using a variety of methods, including scaling and root planing.
- Regular dental cleanings can help to prevent tartar from forming on the teeth.
- Tartar can also form on dentures and other dental appliances.
- Tartar on dentures can be removed by soaking the dentures in a vinegar solution.
FAQs About the word tartar
a salt used especially in baking powder, a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman, a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13
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The tartar on my teeth was so thick that it could be scraped off with a nail.
The dentist warned me that if I didn't brush my teeth more thoroughly, I would develop tartar.
Tartar is a hard deposit of minerals that can form on the teeth below the gum line.
Tartar can cause gum disease and tooth decay if it is not removed regularly.
