noun🔗ShareAny object (such as a magnet, polar molecule or antenna) that is oppositely charged at two points (or poles)"The tiny water molecules act like dipoles, with one end slightly positive and the other slightly negative, allowing them to stick to each other. "physicsenergyelectronicsdevicepointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAny molecule or radical that has delocalised positive and negative charges"Water molecules are dipoles because oxygen attracts electrons more strongly than hydrogen, creating a slightly negative charge on the oxygen side and slightly positive charges on the hydrogen sides. "chemistryphysicssubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA dipole antenna"The radio enthusiast built several dipoles of different lengths to improve the reception of various frequencies. "technologyelectronicsphysicsdevicesignalcommunicationmachineelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading