monopole
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- noun
- /ˈmɒnəˌpoʊl/
- Specialized
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monopolo
- The engineer installed a monopole to improve the signal strength in the building.
Examples
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The engineer designed a monopole for the new communication system.
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A monopole can be used in various electronic devices.
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A monopole antenna is often used for simple radio communication systems.
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The technician checked the monopole for any signs of damage before reconnecting the circuit.
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A monopole is used in some antennas, which means it has only one terminal for signal transmission.
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To function properly, a monopole needs to be connected to a single terminal.
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In electronics, a monopole refers to a component that only has one pole for electrical connections.
Compounds
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A hypothetical particle with only one magnetic pole, north or south
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A tiny effect in some crystals that looks like a single magnetic pole
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Etymology
Monopole comes from mono- meaning 'one' and pole meaning 'connection' or 'terminal'. So a monopole electrical device has only one connection point, which is why the name means 'one pole'.