Tarter: meaning, definitions and examples
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tarter
[ ˈtɑːrtər ]
dental term
Tarter, also known as dental calculus, is a hardened form of dental plaque that forms on teeth. It develops when plaque is not removed by brushing and flossing and subsequently hardens due to the minerals in saliva. This buildup can lead to dental issues such as gum disease if not removed through professional cleaning.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dentist removed the tartar buildup during my check-up.
- Brushing daily helps to prevent tartar from forming.
- Tartar can only be effectively removed by a dental professional.
Translations
Translations of the word "tarter" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tártaro
- molusco
- molho
🇮🇳 टार्टर
- मोलस्क
- सॉस
🇩🇪 Tartar
- Muschel
- Sauce
🇮🇩 tartar
- kerang
- saus
🇺🇦 тартар
- молюск
- соус
🇵🇱 tartar
- małż
- sos
🇯🇵 タルタル
- 貝類
- ソース
🇫🇷 tartare
- mollusque
- sauce
🇪🇸 tártaro
- molusco
- salsa
🇹🇷 tartar
- midye
- sos
🇰🇷 타르타르
- 조개
- 소스
🇸🇦 تارتار
- قواقع
- صلصة
🇨🇿 tatar
- měkkýš
- omáčka
🇸🇰 tartar
- mäkkýš
- omáčka
🇨🇳 鱿鱼酱
- 贝类
- 酱
🇸🇮 tartar
- školjka
- omaka
🇮🇸 tartar
- skeljar
- sósa
🇰🇿 тартар
- моллюск
- соус
🇬🇪 ტარტარი
- მოლუსკი
- სოუსი
🇦🇿 tartar
- molusq
- sous
🇲🇽 tártaro
- molusco
- salsa
Etymology
The word 'tartar' is derived from Middle English 'tartre' and Old French 'tartre', which came from the Latin 'tartrum', meaning 'the chemical substance'. Its root can be traced back to the Greek word 'tartaron', which referred to a type of potassium bitartrate used in winemaking. The use of the term has evolved over time, and in the context of dentistry, it refers specifically to the hardened deposits that can form on teeth and lead to oral health issues. The understanding of tartar's formation and impact on dental health has been crucial in the development of dental hygiene practices.