Tartar
noun
A hard substance that forms on teeth.
She went to the dentist to remove the tartar from her teeth.
Often appears as...
- remove tartar
- tartar build-up
noun
A harsh, cruel person.
He acted like a tartar, showing no mercy to his opponents.
Often appears as...
- act like a tartar
- behaves like a tartar
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
Member of various Mongolic and Turkic tribes who invaded Europe in the Middle Ages.
The Tartars had a significant influence on European history.
Often appears as...
- tartar invasion
- tartar tribes
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A sauce typically made from mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers and herbs.
She served the fish with a side of tartar sauce.
Often appears as...
- tartar sauce
- fish with tartar
noun
An acid salt, particularly cream of tartar.
She used tartar in baking to stabilize the egg whites.
Often appears as...
- cream of tartar
- tartar in baking
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A hard substance that forms on teeth.
She went to the dentist to remove the tartar from her teeth.
Often appears as...
- remove tartar
- tartar build-up
noun
A harsh, cruel person.
He acted like a tartar, showing no mercy to his opponents.
Often appears as...
- act like a tartar
- behaves like a tartar
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
noun
Member of various Mongolic and Turkic tribes who invaded Europe in the Middle Ages.
The Tartars had a significant influence on European history.
Often appears as...
- tartar invasion
- tartar tribes
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A sauce typically made from mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers and herbs.
She served the fish with a side of tartar sauce.
Often appears as...
- tartar sauce
- fish with tartar
noun
An acid salt, particularly cream of tartar.
She used tartar in baking to stabilize the egg whites.
Often appears as...
- cream of tartar
- tartar in baking
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Dental Care
Used when discussing dental hygiene or dental procedures.
Regular brushing can prevent tartar accumulation.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Plaque
Understand 'tartar' is different from plaque; tartar is hardened plaque.
I brush twice to avoid plaque turning into tartar.
Pro Tip 1/2Dental Care
Used when discussing dental hygiene or dental procedures.
Regular brushing can prevent tartar accumulation.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Plaque
Understand 'tartar' is different from plaque; tartar is hardened plaque.
I brush twice to avoid plaque turning into tartar.
Pro Tip 1/2Dental Care
Used when discussing dental hygiene or dental procedures.
Regular brushing can prevent tartar accumulation.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Plaque
Understand 'tartar' is different from plaque; tartar is hardened plaque.
I brush twice to avoid plaque turning into tartar.
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Tracking ancient...
though may know it by the term tartar it's what the dentist cleans off of your teeth every time that you go in for a visit and in a typical dentistry visit you may have about fifteen to thirty milligrams removed but in ancient times before tooth brushing up to 600 milligrams might have built up on the teeth over a lifetime and what's really
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Safari Live - Day 182 PIPE...
then we have another lovely tree here that makes a beautiful red flower this is the dwarf bourbon more Scotia Kappa tartar that's this one here there are actually two species it's this one here and it's more fancied cousin of course
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Christina Warinner:...
to study a very poorly studied, little known material that's found on people everywhere. It's a type of fossilized dental plaque that is called officially dental calculus. Many of you may know it by the term tartar.
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Incredibly Rare Lemurs...
health record for the troop a little tartar on his teeth but moderate to moderate wear eyes and nose are clear this is to me the most remarkable they can really just grab on the trees so
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Tracking ancient...
though may know it by the term tartar it's what the dentist cleans off of your teeth every time that you go in for a visit and in a typical dentistry visit you may have about fifteen to thirty milligrams removed but in ancient times before tooth brushing up to 600 milligrams might have built up on the teeth over a lifetime and what's really
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 182 PIPE...
then we have another lovely tree here that makes a beautiful red flower this is the dwarf bourbon more Scotia Kappa tartar that's this one here there are actually two species it's this one here and it's more fancied cousin of course
Video examples
Christina Warinner:...
to study a very poorly studied, little known material that's found on people everywhere. It's a type of fossilized dental plaque that is called officially dental calculus. Many of you may know it by the term tartar.
Video examples
Incredibly Rare Lemurs...
health record for the troop a little tartar on his teeth but moderate to moderate wear eyes and nose are clear this is to me the most remarkable they can really just grab on the trees so
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Quote examples
Mary Helen Bowers
American Dancer
One of the big things, especially if you're eating out frequently, is either splitting an entree with someone or ordering a protein-heavy appetizer for an entree, like a salmon or steak tartar. If I'm dying for a burger, I'll get the burger but have it with salad instead of fries and a glass of red wine instead of a beer.
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Thomas Sowell
American Economist
The old adage about giving a man a fish versus teaching him how to fish has been updated by a reader: Give a man a fish and he will ask for tartar sauce and French fries! Moreover, some politician who wants his vote will declare all these things to be among his 'basic rights.
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Michael Beasley
American Athlete
My favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities is McDonalds. I order two cheeseburgers, two snack wraps with no sauce, two fish fillets with cheese and light tartar sauce, two large fries, two apple pies, and one large milkshake.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
I'm so optimistic, I'd go after Moby Dick in a rowboat and take the tartar sauce with me.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking tartar sauce with you.
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Justin Lin
American Director
I grew up peeling shrimp and making tartar sauce.
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Mary Helen Bowers
American Dancer
One of the big things, especially if you're eating out frequently, is either splitting an entree with someone or ordering a protein-heavy appetizer for an entree, like a salmon or steak tartar. If I'm dying for a burger, I'll get the burger but have it with salad instead of fries and a glass of red wine instead of a beer.
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Thomas Sowell
American Economist
The old adage about giving a man a fish versus teaching him how to fish has been updated by a reader: Give a man a fish and he will ask for tartar sauce and French fries! Moreover, some politician who wants his vote will declare all these things to be among his 'basic rights.
Quote examples
Michael Beasley
American Athlete
My favorite restaurant in the Twin Cities is McDonalds. I order two cheeseburgers, two snack wraps with no sauce, two fish fillets with cheese and light tartar sauce, two large fries, two apple pies, and one large milkshake.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Author
When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
I'm so optimistic, I'd go after Moby Dick in a rowboat and take the tartar sauce with me.
Quote examples
Zig Ziglar
American Author
Confidence is going after Moby Dick in a rowboat and taking tartar sauce with you.
Quote examples
Justin Lin
American Director
I grew up peeling shrimp and making tartar sauce.
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