Phrase guide

negative pole

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The pole of a magnet that points southwards.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: negative magnetic pole, south-seeking pole

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pole, magnetic pole

3

noun

Meaning 3

the terminal of a battery that is connected to the negative plate

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: terminal, pole

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