MOL
n. countable C1 Advanced US //ˈmɔɫ// mol
n. a standard unit in science used to measure the amount of a substance. It helps scientists count very tiny things like atoms or molecules by grouping them into a specific, large number.
n. the SI base unit for the amount of a substance, defined as exactly 6.02214076 × 10²³ elementary entities. Used to express the magnitude of chemical reactions and the proportions of elements in a compound.
Usage
Often followed by 'of' and the name of a specific element or molecule.
Pitfall
three mol of waterthree moles of waterWhile 'mol' is the official scientific symbol, the full word 'moles' should be used in standard English sentences.