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homopolar

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/
  • /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈpoʊ.lɚ/
  • rhymes with -əʊlə(ɹ)

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

Examples

  • A homopolar bond involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms.
  • The homopolar generator produces direct current through electromagnetic induction.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: chemistry, natural-sciences, physical-sciences

Examples

  • The bond between two hydrogen atoms is homopolar.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From homo- (“same”) + polar (“having poles”), from Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós, “same”) + polar.