Meaning ofalveolarin English

Adjective

1. relating to lung air sacs (respiratory system)
   The doctor examined the alveolar structure to understand lung function.
2. describing sounds made near upper teeth; tongue position
   In phonetics, alveolar sounds are produced by placing the tongue near the upper teeth.
3. associated with the jawbone (tooth sockets)
   The dentist studied the alveolar bone to assess the health of the tooth sockets.