molal

adjective

mol·​al ˈmō-ləl How to pronounce molal (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing a mole of solute per 1000 grams of solvent
molality noun

Word History

Etymology

mole entry 5

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of molal was in 1905

Dictionary Entries Near molal

Cite this Entry

“Molal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/molal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

molal

adjective
mol·​al ˈmō-ləl How to pronounce molal (audio)
: of, relating to, or containing a mole
the molal volume of a gas is 22.4 liters at standard conditions
especially : of, relating to, or containing a mole of solute per 1000 grams of solvent
a molal solution
molality noun
plural molalities
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