DIPOLAR

dipolar

(adjective) having equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles having opposite signs and separated by a small distance

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

dipolar (not comparable)

(physics) Having north and south magnetic poles.

(physics, chemistry) Possessing a dipole.

Source: Wiktionary


Di*po"lar, a. Etym: [Pre. di- + polar. Cf. Bipolar.]

Definition: Having two poles, as a magnetic bar.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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