Definition of tartar Tartar
/tɑˈɹtɚ/ - [tarter] - Tar•tar
We found 19 definitions of tartar from 8 different sources.
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NounPlural: tartars |
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| tartar - an incrustation that forms on the teeth and gums | ||
| calculus, tophus | ||
| tartar - a salt used especially in baking powder | ||
| cream of tartar, potassium bitartrate, potassium hydrogen tartrate | ||
| salt the taste experience when common salt is taken into the mouth | ||
| tartar - a fiercely vigilant and unpleasant woman | ||
| dragon | ||
| tartar - a member of the Mongolian people of central Asia who invaded Russia in the 13th century | ||
| Tatar, Tartar, Mongol Tatar | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- tartar (n.)
A reddish crust or sediment in wine casks, consisting essentially of crude cream of tartar, and used in marking pure cream of tartar, tartaric acid, potassium carbonate, black flux, etc., and, in dyeing, as a mordant for woolen goods; -- called also argol, wine stone, etc. - tartar (n.)
A correction which often incrusts the teeth, consisting of salivary mucus, animal matter, and phosphate of lime. - tartar (n.)
A native or inhabitant of Tartary in Asia; a member of any one of numerous tribes, chiefly Moslem, of Turkish origin, inhabiting the Russian Europe; -- written also, more correctly but less usually, Tatar. - tartar (n.)
A person of a keen, irritable temper. - tartar (a.)
Of or pertaining to Tartary in Asia, or the Tartars. - tartar (n.)
See Tartarus.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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tartar
A form of hardened dental plaque.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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tartar
tär′tar, n. a mixture of bitartrate of potash and tartrate of lime, being a deposit formed from wine, and known in its crude form as argol: a concretion which sometimes forms on the teeth.—adjs. Tar-tā′reous, Tar′tarous, consisting of, or resembling, tartar; Tartar′ic, pertaining to, or obtained from, tartar.—v.t. Tar′tarise, to impregnate or treat with tartar.—adjs. Tartral′ic, Tartrel′ic, derived from tartar.—n. Tar′trāte, a salt of tartaric acid.—Tartar emetic, a compound of potassium and antimony.—Cream of tartar (see Cream). [Fr. tartre—Low L. tartarum—Ar. durd, dregs.] -
tartar
tär′tar, n. a native of Tartary in Asia: an irritable person, or one too strong for his assailant
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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tartar
A domineering commanding officer.--To catch a Tartar. Said of a vessel which mistakes her enemy's force, and is obliged to yield.
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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tartar
To catch a Tartar; to attack one of superior strength or abilities. This saying originated from a story of an Irish-soldier in the Imperial service, who, in a battle against the Turks, called out to his comrade that he had caught a Tartar. 'Bring him along then,' said he. 'He won't come,' answered Paddy. 'Then come along yourself,' replied his comrade. 'Arrah,' cried he, 'but he won't let me.'--A Tartar is also an adept at any feat, or game: he is quite a Tartar at cricket, or billiards.
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🔤- tartar, noun, singular of tartars.
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