homopolar

== English == === Etymology === From homo- (“same”) +‎ polar (“having poles”), from Ancient Greek ὁμός (homós, “same”) + polar. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌhɒm.əˈpəʊ.lə(ɹ)/, /ˌhoʊ.moʊˈpoʊ.lɚ/ Rhymes: -əʊlə(ɹ) === Adjective === homopolar (comparative more homopolar, superlative most homopolar) (physics, chemistry) Having symmetrically equal distribution of polarity; characterized by uniform electric or magnetic properties. (chemistry) Of or relating to a covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms. ==== Usage notes ==== In chemistry, often used interchangeably with nonpolar or covalent when describing bonds where electron distribution is symmetrical. In physics, particularly refers to devices or systems with uniform magnetic or electric properties throughout. ==== Antonyms ==== heteropolar polar (in some contexts) ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====