tartar
nounmasculinetécnico/tɐɾˈtaɾu/low
tar·ta·ro
Definition
A hard, calcified deposit that forms on the teeth, composed mainly of mineral salts from saliva and bacterial plaque.
The hygienist removed the tartar during the cleaning.
Tartar buildup can lead to gum disease.
Common collocations
tartar removaldental tartartartar buildup
Etymology
Do latim 'tartarum', por sua vez do grego 'tartaron'.