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
💡 Concept
Yellow deposits on teeth
🎵 Rhyme
Be a smarter starter against tartar!
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈtɑːrtər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtɑːtə/
🌳Etymology
Roottartar
Origin
중세 라틴어에서 온 단어로, 원래는 와인통 바닥에 생기는 침전물을 가리켰는데, 나중에 치아에 생기는 침착물도 같은 이름으로 부르게 되었다.
🎵Rhyme
charterstartersmarter
charter
starter
smarter
🔗Collocations
dental tartar
tartar buildup
remove tartar
cream of tartar
tartar control
tartar sauce
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“The tartar on his teeth was so thick, he could write his name on it.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
plaquedepositcalculusbuildup
Antonyms
cleanlinesspurity
Related
dentalhygienecleaningdentisttoothbrush
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