north-seeking pole

/nɔrθ poʊl/
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Definitions of north-seeking pole
  1. noun
    the pole of a magnet that points toward the north when the magnet is suspended freely
    synonyms: positive magnetic pole, positive 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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