north-seeking pole

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English[edit]

Noun[edit]

north-seeking pole (plural north-seeking poles)

The positive pole of a magnetic dipole, which seeks geographic north.

Usage notes[edit]

This word can avoid confusions with the North Pole of Earth, which has a south-seeking pole.

Synonyms[edit]

north pole, N-pole, positive pole

Antonyms[edit]

south-seeking pole, south pole, S-pole, negative pole

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