tartar

Meanings

• noun

  A hard, compact deposit of calcium carbonate on the teeth or in the stomach, often caused by poor oral hygiene or excessive acid production.

  - "The dentist recommended using a tartar control toothpaste to prevent the buildup of tartar on my teeth."
  - "My dog has tartar buildup on his teeth, which is causing him pain and discomfort."

• noun

  A people or confederation of peoples, primarily of Central Asian origin, who invaded Europe in the Middle Ages.

  - "The Mongol Tatars, a branch of the Mongol confederation, invaded Eastern Europe in the 13th century."
  - "Genghis Khan was the founder of the Mongol Tatar Empire in the 13th century."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɑː.tə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɑː.tə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tartar
car , tar

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Variants

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Tartar , Tartarian , tartar , tartars , tartar emetic , tartar emetics , tartar sauce , tartar sauces , tartare sauce , tartare sauces , cream of tartar

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Etymology

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The term 'tartar' comes from the Old French word 'taras', which referred to a mountainous region in Central Asia. In the context of dentistry, it comes from the Latin word 'tartarus', which referred to a place of punishment in Greek mythology.

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Trivia

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1. Tartar control toothpaste contains ingredients that help prevent the buildup of tartar on the teeth.

2. The Mongol Tatars were known for their use of cavalry in battle, making them a formidable military force.

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Related Concepts

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1. dental calculus: A hard deposit of mineralized bacteria that forms on the teeth, similar to tartar.

2. Mongol Empire: A vast empire founded by Genghis Khan in the 13th century, which included the Tatars and other Central Asian peoples.

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Culture

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In literature, the Tatars have been portrayed as fierce warriors and conquerors, with notable examples including the Mongol invasions of Europe and the Golden Horde. In art, they have been depicted in various forms, from fearsome conquerors to peaceful rural scenes.

How to Memorize "tartar"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hard, crusty deposit on the surface of your teeth.
   - Visualize a fierce warrior on horseback, waving a sword and wearing a distinctive headdress.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tartar' with a hard, crusty substance.
   - Associate the word 'Tatar' with a fierce, conquering people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Think of 'tartar' as a 'hard tar' on your teeth.
   - Remember 'Tatar' as 'Tough and Terrifying Ancient Riders'.

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