negative pole

/ˌnɛgədɪv poʊl/
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Other forms: negative poles

Definitions of negative pole
  1. noun
    the pole of a magnet that points toward the south when the magnet is suspended freely
    synonyms: negative magnetic 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
  2. noun
    the terminal of a battery that is connected to the negative plate
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    type of:
    pole, terminal
    a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
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