Magnetic Pole (Noun)

Meaning ¹

One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

• Pole

Hypernyms

• End

Hyponyms

• South-seeking Pole
• Positive Pole
• North-seeking Pole
• Negative Magnetic Pole

Meaning ²

Either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

• The Earth's magnetic field has a north magnetic pole and a south magnetic pole, which are the points on the Earth's surface where the magnetic field is vertical.
• The magnetic pole of a magnet is the point where the magnetic field is strongest, and it is this point that determines the orientation of the magnet.
• Scientists have discovered that the Earth's magnetic pole is not fixed and has moved over time due to changes in the Earth's core.
• The magnetic pole of the Earth is what makes a compass work, as the needle of the compass aligns itself with the magnetic field lines that emanate from the pole.
• The north magnetic pole is currently located in the Arctic Ocean, but it is slowly moving towards Russia due to changes in the Earth's magnetic field.

Hypernyms

• Geographical Point