tartar — a hard yellowish deposit that forms on teeth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a hard yellowish deposit that forms on teeth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɑːrtər/
Korean meaning: 치석 (치아에 형성되는 노란 침착물)
Korean pronunciation: 타-터 (강세: 타)
Example Sentences
- My dentist said I have so much tartar, my teeth look like ancient ruins.
- Regular brushing helps prevent tartar formation.
- She added cream of tartar to make the meringue fluffy.
tartar
NOUN//ˈtɑːrtər//
a hard yellowish deposit that forms on teeth
Yellow deposits on teeth
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Origin
중세 라틴어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 와인통 바닥에 생기는 침전물을 가리켰는데, 나중에 치아에 생기는 침착물도 같은 이름으로 부르게 되었다.
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“My dentist said I have so much tartar, my teeth look like ancient ruins.”
“Regular brushing helps prevent tartar formation.”
“She added cream of tartar to make the meringue fluffy.”
“The tartar on his teeth was so thick, he could write his name on it.”
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