north pole
See also: North Pole
English
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌnɔːθ ˈpəʊl/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌnɔɹθ ˈpoʊl/
Audio (US): (file)
Noun
north pole (plural north poles)
- The northernmost point on celestial bodies other than Earth.
- (electromagnetism) The positive pole of a magnetic dipole that seeks geographic north.
Synonyms
- (positive magnetic pole): positive pole, north-seeking pole, N-pole
Antonyms
- (antonym(s) of “positive magnetic pole”): negative pole, south pole, south-seeking pole, S-pole
Translations
northernmost point on celestial bodies
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positive pole of a magnetic dipole
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