octopole en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *oḱtṓw Proto-Hellenic *oktṓ Ancient Greek ὀκτώ (oktṓ)bor. Proto-Indo-European *oḱtṓw Proto-Italic *oktō Latin octōbor. English octo- English pole English octopole From octo- + pole.
Meanings
- A multipole configuration with eight equal charges arranged in a circular pattern.
- Any configuration or analysis having eightfold symmetry.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| octopoles | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| octupole | alternative | lexicographic |
Relateds
multipole · quadrupole · dipole · hexapole · hexadecapole