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homopolar

/ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.26 in modern English

Syllables
ho-mopo-lar
IPA
/ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

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

adj

Of or relating to a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms.

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

more homopolar (comparative) most homopolar (superlative)

Derived Forms

homoPolarity

Phrases

homopolar bond homopolar generator homopolar motor

Frequently Paired Words

bipolar multipolar nonpolar unipolar

Antonyms

heteropolar polar

Rhymes With

solar controller roller high roller polar bipolar bowler stroller comptroller molar alveolar circumpolar

Questions

How do you pronounce homopolar?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/.
What does homopolar mean?
Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.
Where does homopolar come from?
It is traced to Ancient Greek.

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