Tartar is a term used to refer to a variety of substances. Argol, with five letters, is a type of tartar that is formed from the sediment of wine and is used in baking. CALCULUS, with eight letters, is another type of tartar that is formed from the deposits of minerals on teeth. Finally, SAUCE, with five letters, is a type of tartar SAUCE that is made from mayonnaise, pickles, and other ingredients. All three of these substances are related to the term tartar.