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Sol (Noun)

Meaning 1

A colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • The sol was carefully prepared by mixing the solid particles with the liquid in a specific ratio to achieve the desired consistency.
  • In the laboratory, the scientist studied the properties of the sol, observing how the solid particles interacted with the surrounding liquid.
  • The sol was then filtered to remove any impurities, resulting in a clear and stable colloid.
  • The artist mixed a sol of paint and water to create a unique texture and effect in her artwork.
  • The engineer designed a system to stabilize the sol, ensuring that the solid particles remained suspended in the liquid over time.

Synonyms

  • Colloidal Suspension
  • Colloidal Solution

Meaning 2

(Roman mythology) ancient Roman god; personification of the sun; counterpart of Greek Helios.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • The Romans worshipped Sol as the god of the sun, often depicting him in art with a radiant aura and a chariot of fire.
  • In Roman mythology, Sol was said to ride across the sky each day in his chariot, bringing light and warmth to the world.
  • The temple of Sol in Rome was an important center of worship, where priests would offer sacrifices to the sun god.
  • Sol was often associated with the Greek god Helios, and the two were sometimes conflated in Roman mythology.
  • The festival of Sol Invictus, or the Unconquered Sun, was celebrated on December 25 in ancient Rome, marking the winter solstice.

Meaning 3

The syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The singer practiced her scales, starting with do and moving up to sol.
  • In the key of C major, the note G is sol.
  • The music teacher used solmization to help her students learn the notes of the scale.
  • The choir sang a beautiful harmony, with the sopranos hitting the high sol.
  • The musician's fingers moved deftly over the strings, playing a lively melody that emphasized the sol.

Synonyms

  • Soh
  • So
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