Definitions of Dipole [ˈdaɪˌpoʊl]

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1. (n.) dipole
a pair of electric charges or magnetic poles of equal magnitude and opposite sign, set a finite distance apart.

2. dipole
a polar molecule.

3. dipole
Also called dipole antenna. an antenna of a transmitter or receiving set consisting of two equal rods extending in opposite direction from the connection to the lead-in wire.

Etymology: (1910–15)

Definition of 'Dipole'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) dipole
a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance

2. (noun) dipole, dipole antenna
an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center

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