polo magnético

Definitions of polo magnético
  1. noun
    one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
    synonyms: polo
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    types:
    polo positivo
    the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely
    polo negativo
    the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely
    type of:
    final
    either extremity of something that has length
  2. noun
    either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
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    type of:
    punto geográfico
    a point on the surface of the Earth
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