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VocabJLPT N3

mole

NounPlace

Definitions

1. mole
2. mol
3. Mol (Belgium)
4. Mole (unit)

This noun is a scientific unit used in chemistry, equivalent to the English "mole," representing approximately 6.022 × 10²³ particles of a substance. It is primarily encountered in chemistry classrooms and scientific contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Hang on — is it right to think of 1 mole as just… a lot?

Sentence 2

She said "mole is such a cute name for a unit" — seriously?

Sentence 3

Would adding 5 moles work for you?

Sentence 4

No no no, nobody uses moles at home!

Sentence 5

The teacher said "a mole is a unit for counting things."