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Dipolar

Part of Speech: Adjective

Description: Characterized by having two opposing poles or charges.

Senses

Sense 1:

Related to or exhibiting dipole or bipolar characteristics.

Sample Sentence: The dipolar molecule is attracted to both the positive and negative ends of the magnet.

Sense 2:

Having or involving two contrasting or opposite elements or forces.

Sample Sentence: The book explores the dipolar conflict between love and hate.

Usages

Usage 1: Chemistry

Referring to a molecule that has a positive and a negative pole.

Sample Sentence: Water is a dipolar molecule due to its oxygen atom being more electronegative than its hydrogen atoms.

Usage 2: Physics

Relating to a magnetic field or electric field having two opposing poles or charges.

Sample Sentence: In the dipolar field, the positive and negative charges attract and repel each other simultaneously.

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