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moksha
nounLow
/ˈmɒk.ʃə/In Indian religions (especially Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism), the ultimate spiritual goal of liberation from the cycle of rebirth (samsara) and the suffering inherent in worldly existence.
mola
nounRare / Specialized
/ˈməʊlə/A type of sunfish (Mola mola), a large, round, ocean-dwelling fish.
molality
nounC2 (Proficient user)
/məʊˈlæl.ɪ.ti/A measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, expressed as moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
molar
adjectivenounC1
/ˈməʊlə/One of the large, flat teeth at the back of the mouth, used for grinding food.
molar heat capacity
nounC1-C2
/ˈməʊ.lə hiːt kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of a substance by one degree Celsius (or one Kelvin).
molar pregnancy
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency / Specialized Medical
/ˈməʊlə ˈprɛɡnənsi/A pregnancy complication characterized by abnormal growth of trophoblastic tissue, resulting in a non-viable mass resembling a bunch of grapes rather than a normal embryo.
molar volume
nounVery Low (Specialist)
/ˈməʊlə ˈvɒljuːm/The volume occupied by one mole of a substance (usually a gas) under specified conditions of temperature and pressure.
molarity
nounC1-C2
/məʊˈlarəti/A measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, expressed as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution (mol/L).
molasse
nounC2 / Highly Technical
/məˈlæs/A type of sedimentary rock, typically soft, grayish-green or brown, consisting of clay, shale, and sandstone, often associated with the erosion of mountain ranges.
molasses
nounB2
/məˈlæs.ɪz/A thick, dark, sweet syrup produced as a byproduct of refining sugar cane or sugar beets into sugar.
molcajete
nounLow
/mɒlkəˈheɪteɪ/A traditional Mexican mortar, typically made of volcanic rock (basalt), used for grinding spices, salsas, and other ingredients.
mold
nounverb-transitiveB2
/məʊld/A hollow container into which a soft or liquid substance is poured to set into a specific shape; a furry growth of fungus that decomposes organic matter.
mold loft
nounVery Low (Technical)
/ˈməʊld ˌlɒft/A large, specialized workshop or floor in a shipyard where full-scale patterns or templates of ship sections are laid out.
mold wash
nounB2-C1
/ˈməʊld ˌwɒʃ/A specialized cleaning solution or treatment used to remove mold or mildew from surfaces.
moldau
nounLow
/ˈmɒldaʊ/The German name for the Vltava River, the longest river in the Czech Republic, flowing through Prague.
moldavia
nounRare
/mɒlˈdeɪ.vi.ə/A historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding roughly to the northeastern part of modern Romania and the neighboring Republic of Moldova.
moldavian
adjectivenounLow
/mɒlˈdeɪ.vi.ən/Relating to or originating from Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe, or its historical region.
moldavite
nounLow (C2)
/ˈmɒldəvaɪt/A rare, natural green glass formed from meteorite impacts.
moldboard
nounLow
/ˈməʊldbɔːd/The curved metal plate on a plough that turns over the soil.
molded breadth
nounVery low
/ˈməʊldɪd brɛdθ/The predetermined or standardised width of an object as it is formed or shaped during manufacturing.

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