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mo·lal

(mō′ləl)
adj.
1. Relating to or designating the molality of a solution.
2. Of or designating a solution that contains one mole of solute in 1 kilogram of solvent.
n.
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molal

(ˈməʊləl)
adj
(Chemistry) chem of or consisting of a solution containing one mole of solute per thousand grams of solvent
[C20: from mole4 + -al1]
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mo•lal

(ˈmoʊ ləl)

adj.
describing a solution containing one mole of solute per kilogram of solvent.
[1905–10]
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