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multipolar

multipolar

6.8
With more than two points that have electric or magnetic charge
  • adjective
  • /ˌmʌltiˈpoʊlər/
  • Specialized
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  • OK, so you have Binissel spherical cells, multipolar cells.

Examples

  • Multipolar neurons have many processes that extend from the cell body.

  • Both reactors feature a permanent magnet ECR plasma source and multipolar confinement.

    Academic text (1997)

  • In multipolar electrical devices, multiple input connections enhance functionality.

  • The study of multipolar structures in magnets reveals their complex interactions.

Synonyms

multipole
vsmultipolar
  • Specialized
8.6

Having more than two poles, for example in an electrical or magnetic device

is broader, also used for nerve cells and general points of polarity

Antonyms

bipolar
5 7.0

Having two opposite ends, like a north pole and a south pole

unipolar
  • Specialized
2 7.9

Having only one main center, for example one country or one electrical pole

How Many Poles

multipolar
  • Specialized
6.8
tripolar
  • Specialized
1 8.5
bipolar
5 7.0
unipolar
  • Specialized
2 7.9

Surface Forms

multipolar positive

Morphology

multipolar = polar (transparent) = multi + pole + ar

The word is built directly from 'multi-' plus 'polar', and the meaning 'having many poles' follows standard morphology.

Etymology

Multipolar comes from multi- 'many' and polar from pole 'a point like the North Pole or a magnet pole'. So, multipolar means 'many poles', which fits scientific uses when a motor, connector, or nerve cell has several poles or ends.