north-seeking pole
north-seeking pole · north-seeking poles
северный полюс
Nordpol
The positive pole of a magnetic dipole, which is attracted towards geographic northThe positive pole of a magnetic dipole, which is attracted towards geographic north.
Meaning
1 sensesThe positive pole of a magnetic dipole, which is attracted towards geographic north.
More definitions
- the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely
Forms
plural: north-seeking poles| Singular | north-seeking pole |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely:positive polepositive magnetic pole
Antonyms
4 antonymsSee also
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