Meaning of the word sol in English
What does sol mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
sol
US /sɑːl/
UK /sɒl/
Noun
1.
the fifth note of the diatonic scale (G in the scale of C major)
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The choir sang the scale, ending on a clear sol.
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She practiced her scales, focusing on hitting the high sol perfectly.
2.
the sun (especially as a god or personification)
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Ancient cultures often worshipped Sol as a powerful deity.
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The warmth of Sol brought life to the barren lands.
3.
a colloidal suspension of solid particles in a liquid
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The chemist prepared a gold sol for the experiment.
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Paint is an example of a sol, where pigment particles are dispersed in a liquid medium.