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1. molecule
noun. ['ˈmɑːləˌkjuːl'] (physics and chemistry) the simplest structural unit of an element or compound.
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Rhymes with Dipole Molecule
3. dipole
noun. ['ˈdaɪˌpoʊl'] a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a small distance.
Antonyms
Etymology
- di- (English)
- δία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- pole (English)
- pole (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. dipole
noun. ['ˈdaɪˌpoʊl'] an aerial half a wavelength long consisting of two rods connected to a transmission line at the center.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- di- (English)
- δία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
- pole (English)
- pole (Middle English (1100-1500))
Sentences with dipole-molecule
1. Noun Phrase
When a charged dipole molecule comes close to a neutral molecule, it induces an opposite charge in the neutral molecule, and the opposite charges attract to form a dipole-induced dipole bond.
2. Noun Phrase
When a dipole molecule contains a hydrogen atom, it can form an especially strong dipole-dipole bond, because the hydrogen atom is small and the positive charge is concentrated.
