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dipole
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di·pole  (dpl)
n.
1. Physics A pair of electric charges or magnetic poles, of equal magnitude but of opposite sign or polarity, separated by a small distance.
2. Chemistry A molecule having two such charges or poles.
3. Electronics An antenna, usually fed from the center, consisting of two equal rods extending outward in a straight line.

di·polar adj.

dipole
Noun
1. two equal but opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance
2. a molecule that has two such charges or poles
dipolar adj

dipole  (dpl)
1. A pair of electric charges or magnetic poles, of equal magnitude but of opposite sign or polarity, separated by a small distance.
2. A molecule having two such charges or poles.
3. An antenna consisting of two rods of equal length extending outward in a straight line. Dipole antennas are usually used for frequencies below 30 megahertz.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.dipole - a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance
couple - (physics) something joined by two equal and opposite forces that act along parallel lines
electric dipole, electric doublet - a dipole with equal and opposite electric charges
magnetic dipole - a dipole with opposing magnetic poles
2.dipole - an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center
antenna, transmitting aerial, aerial - an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals


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3]He magnetic dipoles can be made to precess in the plane perpendicular to the magnetic field.
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In addition, other dipoles occur in the photosphere.
 
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