Definitions of magnetic pole
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either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
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type of:
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geographic point, geographical point
a point on the surface of the Earth
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geographic point, geographical point
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one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
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synonyms:
pole
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types:
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negative magnetic pole, negative pole, south-seeking pole
the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely
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north-seeking pole, positive magnetic pole, positive pole
the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely
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negative magnetic pole, negative pole, south-seeking pole
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