dipole

English

/ˈdʌɪpəʊl/, /ˈdaɪˌpoʊl/

noun
Definitions
  • (physics) any object (such as a magnet, polar molecule or antenna) that is oppositely charged at two points (or poles)
  • (chemistry) any molecule or radical that has delocalised positive and negative charges
  • (radio) a dipole antenna

Etymology

Prefix from English pole (head).

Origin

English

pole

Gloss

head

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

頭

Emoji
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