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molar

CEFR: B2

A broad, flattened posterior grinding tooth in mammals adapted for masticating fibrous plant material.

Synonyms

grinding tooth
cheek tooth

Common Collocations

molar progression
flattened molar
wisdom molar

Example Sentence

Continuous molar progression allows sirenians to replace teeth worn down by abrasive seabed sand grains.

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