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What is the difference between molarity and molar?

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Molar is a derived term of molarity.



In chemistry terms the difference between molarity and molar

is that molarity is the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number moles of solute per litre of solution while molar is of, relating to, or being a solution containing one mole of solute per litre of solution.

As an adjective molar is

of or relating to the molar teeth, or to grinding.

molarity

English

Noun

(molarities)
  • (chemistry) the concentration of a substance in solution, expressed as the number moles of solute per litre of solution

    • Synonyms

    * molar concentration

    Related terms

    * molar solution

    See also

    * molality * normality

    Anagrams

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    molar

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) molaire, from (etyl) meaning grinding as a millstone (mola).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A back tooth having a broad surface used for grinding one's food.
    • Synonyms
    * (l) * (l)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or relating to the molar teeth, or to grinding.

    • Etymology 2

    From in the chemistry usage.

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (chemistry) Of, relating to, or being a solution containing one mole of solute per litre of solution.
  • (physics) Of or relating to a complete body of matter as distinct from its molecular or atomic constituents.
    • Derived terms
    * molarity
    Related terms
    * molality

    Anagrams

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