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north-seeking pole

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The positive pole of a magnetic dipole, which is attracted towards geographic north.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

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

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: positive pole, positive magnetic pole

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: pole, magnetic pole

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