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heteropolar

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het·​ero·​polar | \ ¦hetərō+ \

Definition of heteropolar

1 : of, relating to, or having unlike poles heteropolar systems
2 : polar sense 5b, ionic —used especially of chemical bonds or of crystals —distinguished from homopolar

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Other Words from heteropolar

heteropolarity \ "+ \ noun

History and Etymology for heteropolar

International Scientific Vocabulary heter- + polar

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“Heteropolar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heteropolar. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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