south-seeking pole

English

Noun

south-seeking pole (plural south-seeking poles)

The negative pole of a magnetic dipole, which seeks geographic south.

Usage notes

This word can avoid confusions with the South Pole of Earth, which has a north-seeking pole.

Synonyms

south pole, S-pole, negative pole

Antonyms

north-seeking pole, north pole, N-pole, positive pole

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