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premolar

pre·mo·lar [ pree mṓlər ]


noun  (plural pre·mo·lars)
Definition:
 
grinding tooth: either of two teeth on each side of both jaws that lie immediately behind the canines and in front of the molars and are used for grinding and chewing



adjective 
Definition:
 
of grinding and chewing tooth: relating to a grinding and chewing tooth

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