sol

sol¹ Definition

sol (sōl; Sp sō̂l)

noun pl. sols or so′·lessō̂′les

the basic monetary unit of Peru

Etymology: Sp, lit., sun: from the radiant sun used as a device on one side

sol² Definition

sol (sōl)

noun

Music a syllable representing the fifth tone of the diatonic scale

Etymology: < ML sol(ve): see gamut

sol³ Definition

sol (säl, sōl)

noun

a colloidal dispersion in a liquid

Etymology: < (hydro)sol

sol4 Definition

sol

Etymology: L solutio

Pharmacy solution

Sol¹ Definition

Sol (säl)

noun

Etymology: ME < L < *sawol, *saol < IE base *sāwel-, *swen- > sun, Gr hēlios, Goth sauil, sun

Sol² Definition

Sol

Solicitor

sol Finance Definition

The currency unit of Peru, comprised of 100 centavos.

sol Usage Examples

Converse of object

Adjective modifier

colloidal: Sol-gel processes are used in industry for the large-scale preparation of silica gels and colloidal sols.
ceramic: Both structural and functional ( e.g. , electroceramic ) ceramic precursor sols are being produced and characterized.

Modifies a noun

gel: At AWE the application of sol gels for the manufacture of thin film coatings for the optical components of the Helen laser is described.
re: Rogers [ Whole Service in D sol re; M/N ] pp.
..: Liz is still on no fluid's or sol...
apartment: If your dates don't match, please scroll down to the links for other Costa del sol apartments / villas.
campbell: John Terry. i presume your saying sol campbell and ashley cole arent english or worthy?
a.: Live and that del sol a. Go all-out on placed slightly wider with your back should be aware.

Noun used with modifier

playa: Moved to our we had done the unforgettable name to playa sol.
fa: Particularly arresting on this CD was Bull's Ut re mi fa sol la because of its chromaticism.
mi: Particularly arresting on this CD was Bull's Ut re mi fa sol la because of its chromaticism.
gel: A gel sol transition occurs at about 50°C dependent on concentration.

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