Dictionary

homopolar en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/
• /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈpoʊ.lɚ/

Etymology

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

Meanings

1. Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.
   • A homopolar bond involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms.
   • The homopolar generator produces direct current through electromagnetic induction.
2. Of or relating to a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms.
   • The bond between two hydrogen atoms is homopolar.

Forms

Antonyms

polar · heteropolar

Deriveds

homopolar bond · homoPolarity · homopolar generator · homopolar motor

Relateds

bipolar · nonpolar · multipolar · unipolar