释义 |
homo·polar I. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+\ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary hom- + polar 1. : having the poles of the primary axis alike 2. : alike in both senses (as AB and BA) with respect to physical or other property — used of a direction in crystals; compare center of symmetry 2 3. a. : relating to, characterized by, or being a union of atoms of like state as regards polarity : nonpolar, nonionic — distinguished from heteropolar; compare ionic, polar b. : unipolar < homopolar dynamo > • homo·polarity \“+\ noun II. adjective : having conductors that move through a unidirectional magnetic flux so that direct current can be used or produced without the use of commutators < a homopolar generator > |