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Magnetic pole
Either of the two points, near the ends of a magnet, at which the magnetic lines of force converge.
📖 Definitions of "Magnetic pole"
noun
- 1
Either of the two points, near the ends of a magnet, at which the magnetic lines of force converge.
- 2
Either of the two locations on a planet's surface at which the planet's magnetic field lines are vertical.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Magnetic pole"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| polenoun | Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes. |
| n-polenoun | The positive pole of a magnetic dipole, which seeks geographic north. |
| pole facenoun | The terminating surface of a magnetic pole of a magnet or electromagnet. |
| north polenoun | (electromagnetism) The positive pole of a magnetic dipole that seeks geographic north. |
| north magnetic polenoun | magnetic North Pole |
| s-polenoun | The negative pole of a magnetic dipole, which seeks geographic south. |
| polarnoun | (geometry) The line joining the points of contact of tangents drawn to meet a curve from a point called the pole of the line. |
| north-seeking polenoun | The positive pole of a magnetic dipole, which is attracted towards geographic north. |
| south polenoun | The southernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth. |
| endpointnoun | (networking, telecommunications) The entity at one end of a connection. |
| southpolenoun | (dated, electromagnetism) Dated form of south pole (“one of the two poles of a magnet”). [The southernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.] |
| magnetic northnoun | (geography) At a given point, the direction in which the magnetic North Pole of the Earth lies. |
| epipolenoun | (photography) The intersection of the baselines of two cameras (used to form a stereo image) |
| south-seeking polenoun | The negative pole of a magnetic dipole, which seeks geographic south. |
| magnetic equatornoun | (electromagnetism) A line drawn on a map or chart connecting all points at which the magnetic dip (or magnetic inclination) is zero for a specified epoch. |
| magnetic north polenoun | The point on the Earth where compasses point to. It is constantly drifting and is currently located on Ellesmere Island some 1,000 km from the geographic North Pole. |
| geographic north polenoun | The point located at 90 degrees latitude north. The magnetic North Pole (where compasses point) may vary from where the Geographic north pole is. |
| end pointnoun | Alternative form of endpoint. [Either of the two points at the ends of a line segment.] |
| cornernoun | The point where two converging lines meet; an angle, either external or internal. |
| compass needlenoun | A magnetized pointer (usually marked on the North end) within a compass, free to align itself with the Earth's magnetic field. |
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