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positive magnetic pole

positive magnetic pole

6.0
The end of a magnet that points toward the north when it hangs freely
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : polo magnético positivo
  • When a compass needle is allowed to spin freely, its positive magnetic pole aligns with the Earth's north.

Examples

  • The scientist marked the positive magnetic pole with red paint for clarity during the experiment.

  • A compass points toward the positive magnetic pole.

  • Magnets always have both a positive magnetic pole and a negative magnetic pole.

  • The positive magnetic pole is crucial for navigation.

  • When a compass needle is allowed to spin freely, its positive magnetic pole aligns with the Earth's north.

  • A compass points toward the positive magnetic pole.

  • The scientist marked the positive magnetic pole with red paint for clarity during the experiment.

Synonyms

pole
vspositive magnetic pole
28 3.6

One of the two ends of a magnet or battery where force is strongest

refers only to the magnet end that points toward the north when suspended
positive pole
vspositive magnetic pole
  • Specialized
4.4

The end of a magnet that points north when the magnet hangs freely

has identical meaning but uses a different technical name
north-seeking pole
vspositive magnetic pole
  • Specialized
6.1

The end of a magnet that points toward Earth's north when it hangs freely

is the same concept but phrased with a distinct term
magnetic pole
vspositive magnetic pole
3.9

An end of a magnet where its force is strongest

is limited to the single end that specifically points north when suspended

Antonyms

negative magnetic pole
  • Specialized
7.3

The end of a magnet that points toward the Earth's south

Surface Forms

positive magnetic pole singular
positive magnetic poles plural

Morphology

positive + magnetic + pole

The phrase is fully compositional: 'magnetic' + 'pole' denotes an end of a magnet and 'positive' specifies its polarity, so a learner who knows those words can infer it refers to the pole with positive polarity (the end that points north when suspended). Although 'positive' is often introduced as an electrical charge, its modifying role here is straightforward and the overall meaning follows standard science naming patterns, making it accessible to B1 learners.

Etymology

Positive magnetic pole is the name for the end of a magnet that points toward the Earth's 'north' when the magnet is free to turn, and the word positive shows this is the 'north'-pointing pole. So Positive magnetic pole means the magnet end that points to 'north'.