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S-pole

S-pole

See also: spole

English

Noun

S-pole ‎(plural S-poles)

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

Usage notes

Earth's "South Pole" is in fact an N-pole, not an S-pole.

Synonyms

south pole, south-seeking pole, negative pole

Antonyms

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