Dipole vs. Pole
Dipolenoun
(physics) any object (such as a magnet, polar molecule or antenna) that is oppositely charged at two points (or poles)
Dipolenoun
(chemistry) any molecule or radical that has delocalised positive and negative charges
Dipolenoun
(radio) a dipole antenna
Dipolenoun
a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance
Dipolenoun
an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center
Dipole
In electromagnetism, there are two kinds of dipoles: An electric dipole deals with the separation of the positive and negative charges found in any electromagnetic system. A simple example of this system is a pair of electric charges of equal magnitude but opposite sign separated by some typically small distance.
Polenoun
Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
Polenoun
(angling) A type of basic fishing rod.
Polenoun
A long sports implement used for pole-vaulting; now made of glassfiber or carbon fiber, formerly also metal, bamboo and wood have been used.
Polenoun
A telescope used to identify birds, aeroplanes or wildlife.
Polenoun
(historical) A unit of length, equal to a perch (¼ chain or 5½ yards).
Polenoun
(motor racing) Pole position.
Polenoun
A gun.
Polenoun
Either of the two points on the earth's surface around which it rotates; also, similar points on any other rotating object.
Polenoun
A point of magnetic focus, especially each of the two opposing such points of a magnet (designated north and south).
Polenoun
(geometry) A fixed point relative to other points or lines.
Polenoun
(electricity) A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves.
Polenoun
(complex analysis) For a meromorphic function f(z), any point a for which f(z) \rightarrow \infty as z \rightarrow a.
Polenoun
(obsolete) The firmament; the sky.
Polenoun
Either of the states that characterize a bipolar disorder.
Poleverb
To propel by pushing with poles, to push with a pole.
Poleverb
To identify something quite precisely using a telescope.
Poleverb
(transitive) To furnish with poles for support.
Poleverb
(transitive) To convey on poles.
Poleverb
(transitive) To stir, as molten glass, with a pole.
Poleverb
(transitive) To induce piezoelectricity in (a substance) by aligning the dipoles.
Polenoun
A native or inhabitant of Poland; a Polander.
Polenoun
A long, slender piece of wood; a tall, slender piece of timber; the stem of a small tree whose branches have been removed; as, specifically: (a) A carriage pole, a wooden bar extending from the front axle of a carriage between the wheel horses, by which the carriage is guided and held back. (b) A flag pole, a pole on which a flag is supported. (c) A Maypole. See Maypole. (d) A barber's pole, a pole painted in stripes, used as a sign by barbers and hairdressers. (e) A pole on which climbing beans, hops, or other vines, are trained.
Polenoun
A measuring stick; also, a measure of length equal to 5 yards, or a square measure equal to 30 square yards; a rod; a perch.
Polenoun
Either extremity of an axis of a sphere; especially, one of the extremities of the earth's axis; as, the north pole.
Polenoun
A point upon the surface of a sphere equally distant from every part of the circumference of a great circle; or the point in which a diameter of the sphere perpendicular to the plane of such circle meets the surface. Such a point is called the pole of that circle; as, the pole of the horizon; the pole of the ecliptic; the pole of a given meridian.
Polenoun
One of the opposite or contrasted parts or directions in which a polar force is manifested; a point of maximum intensity of a force which has two such points, or which has polarity; as, the poles of a magnet; the north pole of a needle.
Polenoun
The firmament; the sky.
Polenoun
See Polarity, and Polar, n.
Poleverb
To furnish with poles for support; as, to pole beans or hops.
Poleverb
To convey on poles; as, to pole hay into a barn.
Poleverb
To impel by a pole or poles, as a boat.
Poleverb
To stir, as molten glass, with a pole.
Polenoun
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
Polenoun
a native or inhabitant of Poland
Polenoun
one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions;
Polenoun
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
Polenoun
a square rod of land
Polenoun
one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere
Polenoun
one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface
Polenoun
a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
Polenoun
a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting
Polenoun
one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
Poleverb
propel with a pole;
Poleverb
support on poles;
Poleverb
deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole
