HyperDic: magnetic_pole

English > 2 senses of the expression magnetic pole:
NOUNlocationmagnetic poleeither of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
artifactmagnetic pole, poleone of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
English > magnetic pole: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningEither of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical.
Broadergeographic point, geographical pointA point on the surface of the Earth
Spanishpolo magnético
Catalanpol magnètic
English > magnetic pole: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningOne of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated.
Synonympole
Part ofmagnet(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
Narrowernegative magnetic pole, negative pole, south-seeking poleThe pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely
positive pole, positive magnetic pole, north-seeking poleThe pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely
Broaderend, terminalEither extremity of something that has length
Spanishpolo magnético, polo
Catalanpol magnètic, pol

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