homopolar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj

Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.
Of or relating to a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms.

/ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/ /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈpoʊ.lɚ/

homopolar more homopolar most homopolar

From homo- (“same”) + polar (“having poles”), from Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós, “same”) + polar.

heteropolar polar

bipolar multipolar nonpolar unipolar

homopolar bond homopolar generator homoPolarity homopolar motor

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