molal

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Adjective molal has 1 sense

molar, molal - designating a solution containing 1 mole of solute per 1000 grams of solvent

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Molal

Description:

Molal is an adjective that refers to a concentration which is expressed in terms of the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Possible senses and usages:

1. Pertaining to a specific concentration measurement.
2. Relating to a solution's molality.
3. Describing a solution with a specific number of moles per kilogram of solvent.

Sample sentences:

1. The molal concentration of the solution was determined to be 3 mol/kg.

2. Freezing point depression is directly proportional to the molal concentration of solute particles in a solution.

3. The scientist used a molal solution in the experiment to accurately measure the reaction rates.