First Known Use: 1912
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dipole
noun di·pole \ˈdī-ˌpōl\
Definition of DIPOLE
1
a : a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles of opposite sign separated especially by a small distance b : a body or system (as a molecule) having such charges or poles
2
: a radio antenna consisting of two horizontal rods in line with each other with their ends slightly separated
— di·po·lar \ˈdī-ˌpō-lər, ˌdī-ˈpō-\ adjective
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Rhymes with DIPOLE
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dipole
noun di·pole \ˈdī-ˌpōl\
Medical Definition of DIPOLE
1
: a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles of opposite sign separated by a small distance
2
: a body or system (as a molecule) having such charges
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