quadrupole

noun

quad·ru·pole | \ ˈkwä-drə-ˌpōl

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Definition of quadrupole

: a system composed of two dipoles of equal but oppositely directed moment

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Recent Examples on the Web The global magnetic field also has quadrupole and octopole components, which make its actual geometry something like a playground jack with extra spikes. — Adam Davidson, The New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2017

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“Quadrupole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadrupole. Accessed 11 Aug. 2022.

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