monopole
- noun
- /ˈmɒnəˌpoʊl/
- Specialized
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monopolo
- The technician showed us how to mount the monopole over the ground plane to enhance the radio signal strength.
Examples
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But maybe this is sort of like a dipole radiator with a net monopole moments going on it.
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The engineer explained that the best option for the new communication system would be a monopole antenna installed on the rooftop.
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For optimal signal reception, we decided to use a monopole design, which is simpler and requires less space than traditional antennas.
Synonyms
96
3.7
A metal device on a roof or car that sends and receives radio and TV signals
3
3.2
A metal device on a roof or car that catches radio signals
A long thin metal rod that picks up radio signals for a car or home radio
Compounds
- Specialized
1
9.9
A hypothetical particle with only one magnetic pole, north or south
- Specialized
A tiny effect in some crystals that looks like a single magnetic pole
How Effective
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1
4.1
- Specialized
- US
96
3.7
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Monopole comes from mono- meaning 'one' and pole meaning 'pole' or 'rod'. A monopole antenna is a single vertical 'pole' over a ground plane, so the name reminds you it is just one rod used as the antenna.