homopolar

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Pronunciation

/ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/

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/ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/ · /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈpoʊ.lɚ/

Definition of homopolar

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adj

Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.

“A homopolar bond involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms.”
“The homopolar generator produces direct current through electromagnetic induction.”

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adj

Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.

“A homopolar bond involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms.”
“The homopolar generator produces direct current through electromagnetic induction.”
Of or relating to a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms.

“The bond between two hydrogen atoms is homopolar.”

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

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