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Meaning of SOL

Pronunciation:  sâl, sowl

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  the syllable naming the fifth (dominant) note of any musical scale in solmization
  2. [n]  (Greek mythology) ancient Roman god; personification of the sun; counterpart of Greek Helios
  3. [n]  a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase in which a solid is suspended in a liquid
 
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 Synonyms: colloidal solution, colloidal suspension, so, soh
 
 See Also: colloid, Roman deity, solfa syllable

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Sol\ Sole \Sole\, n. [From hydrosol an aqueous colloidal
    solution, confused with G. sole, soole, salt water from which
    salt is obtained.] (Chem.)
    A fluid mixture of a colloid and a liquid; a liquid colloidal
    solution or suspension.
    
  2. \Sol\, n. [L.]
    1. The sun.
    2. (Alchem.) Gold; -- so called from its brilliancy, color,
       and value. --Chaucer.
    
  3. \Sol\, n. [It.] (Mus.)
       (a) A syllable applied in solmization to the note G, or to
           the fifth tone of any diatonic scale.
       (b) The tone itself.
    
  4. \Sol\, n. [See {Sou}.]
    1. A sou.
    2. A silver and gold coin of Peru. The silver sol is the unit
       of value, and is worth about 68 cents.
    
 
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Computing Dictionary
 
 Definition: 

1. Simulation Oriented Language.

2. Second-Order lambda-calculus.

3. Semantic Operating Language. Language for manipulating semantic networks for building cognitive models, particularly for natural language understanding. "Explorations in Cognition", D.A. Norman et al, W.H. Freeman 1974.

4. Shit Outta Luck.

 
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Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: This Latin term, which is frequently used in medicine and pharmacy, means "solution".
 
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