south-seeking pole

English

Noun

south-seeking pole (plural south-seeking poles)

1. The negative pole of a magnetic dipole, which seeks geographic south.

Usage notes

• This word can avoid confusions with the South Pole of Earth, which has a north-seeking pole.

Synonyms

• south pole, S-pole, negative pole

Antonyms

• north-seeking pole, north pole, N-pole, positive pole