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mole

 

[ məʊl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A small mammal with velvety fur, a pointed snout, and very small eyes. Moles are burrowing animals that live underground and feed on insects.

Synonyms

mole rat, shrew mole

Examples of usage

  • Moles have strong forelimbs for digging tunnels.
  • They are rarely seen above ground.
  • The mole's fur is adapted for moving through soil.
  • Moles are known for creating intricate tunnel systems.
  • Moles are considered pests in some gardens.
Context #2 | Noun

beauty

A small spot on the skin that is darker than the surrounding area, often considered attractive.

Synonyms

beauty spot

Examples of usage

  • She had a cute mole on her cheek.
  • Many people find moles charming.
  • Some cultures believe that moles are lucky signs.
Context #3 | Noun

chemistry

A unit of measurement in chemistry representing Avogadro's number, which is approximately 6.022 x 10^23.

Synonyms

molar mass

Examples of usage

  • The concept of a mole is important in stoichiometry.
  • One mole of a substance contains Avogadro's number of particles.

Translations

Translations of the word "mole" in other languages:

🇵🇹 toupeira

🇮🇳 छछूंदर

🇩🇪 Maulwurf

🇮🇩 tikus tanah

🇺🇦 кріт

🇵🇱 kret

🇯🇵 モグラ

🇫🇷 taupe

🇪🇸 topo

🇹🇷 köstebek

🇰🇷 두더지

🇸🇦 خلد

🇨🇿 krtek

🇸🇰 krt

🇨🇳 鼹鼠

🇸🇮 krt

🇮🇸 moldvörður

🇰🇿 соқыртышқан

🇬🇪 თხუნელა

🇦🇿 kor

🇲🇽 topo

Etymology

The word 'mole' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'moldwarp' which means earth-thrower. The term 'mole' has been used to refer to the animal since the 14th century. In chemistry, the term 'mole' was introduced in the 18th century by the Italian scientist Amedeo Avogadro.

See also: molar, molecule.

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