Tartar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtɑɹ.tɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tartar is a noun meaning A red compound deposited during wine making, mostly potassium hydrogen tartrate; wine stone — a source of cream of tartar.
Meaning
A red compound deposited during wine making, mostly potassium hydrogen tartrate; wine stone — a source of cream of tartar.
More Meanings
- A hard yellow deposit on the teeth, formed from dental plaque.
- (dated) A fearsome or angrily violent person.
Example Sentences
Mrs. Begg said she liked Mrs. Dain, who was a sensible woman and a first-rate housewife, but that Gabrielle was a tartar.
Word Forms
- tartars
Synonyms for tartar
Depending on context, synonyms include dragon, calculus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dragon, calculus, vitriolated, cream, emetic, mongol.
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