homopolar

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/ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)//ˌhoʊ.moʊˈpoʊ.lɚ/

adjective

Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.

“The bond between two hydrogen atoms is homopolar.”

Opposite
heteropolarpolar
OriginAncient Greek ὁμός →
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Meanings

adjectivehomopolar (comparative more homopolar, superlative most homopolar)

comparative more homopolar · superlative most homopolar

  1. chemistryHaving symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties.

    A homopolar bond involves equal sharing of electrons between atoms.

    1 more example

    The homopolar generator produces direct current through electromagnetic induction.

  2. chemistryOf or relating to a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms.

    The bond between two hydrogen atoms is homopolar.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
heteropolarpolar

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekὁμός“same”
  2. Englishhomopolar

From homo- (“same”) + polar (“having poles”), from Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós, “same”) + polar.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with homopolar

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APA

homopolar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homopolar

MLA

“homopolar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homopolar. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “homopolar,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homopolar.

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