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sol

/sɒl/ /soʊl/ /soʊ/

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noun

The fifth step in the solfège scale of C (Ut), preceded by fa and followed by la.

Examples :

"During singing practice, the choir focused on holding the note "sol" clearly and accurately. "

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noun

A solar day on Mars (equivalent to 24 hours, 39 minutes, 35 seconds).

Examples :

""The Mars rover completed its experiment after one sol, a little longer than an Earth day." "

astronomy space time

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A Spanish-American gold or silver coin, now the main currency unit of Peru (also new sol), or a coin of this value.

Examples :

"I need to exchange my dollars for soles before my trip to Peru. "

value economy finance

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noun

A type of colloid in which a solid is dispersed in a liquid.

Examples :

"The artist created a colorful sol by dispersing powdered pigments in a clear resin. "

chemistry substance material

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A solution to an objection (or "ob"), in old books of controversial divinity.

Examples :

"The old theology book offered a sol to the common objection that a loving God would allow suffering, arguing that suffering ultimately strengthens faith. "

theology literature religion

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An old French coin worth 12 deniers.

Examples :

"The old merchant charged one sol for a loaf of bread, a price that seemed low even then. "

history value economy