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DictionarymolarChemical amount
adjective

molar

Relating to the mole as a unit of chemical amount.

The chemist uses molar mass to convert grams into moles.

Etymology
molEnglishunit of chemical amount
+arEnglishrelating to

Molar is formed from mole, the chemical unit, with an adjective ending. It describes quantities expressed per mole or concentrations based on moles of a substance.

More examples

  • The solution has a molar concentration of 0.5 moles per liter.
  • The reaction requires a two-to-one molar ratio of hydrogen to oxygen.
  • A gas's molar volume changes with temperature and pressure.

Forms

molar

mole noun — The standard unit of chemical amount.

molarity noun — Concentration measured in moles per liter.