magnetic pole
Noun
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Either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical (synset 108615135)
is a type of: geographic point, geographical point - a point on the surface of the Earth
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One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated (synset 103983318)
subtypes:
- negative magnetic pole, negative pole, south-seeking pole - the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely
- north-seeking pole, positive magnetic pole, positive pole - the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely
is a part of: magnet - (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic fieldsame as: pole
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