negative magnetic pole

/ˌnɛgədɪv mægˌnɛdɪk poʊl/
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Definitions of negative magnetic pole
  1. noun
    the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely
    synonyms: negative pole, south-seeking pole
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    type of:
    magnetic pole, pole
    one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
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