dipolo
1. a pair of equal and opposite electric charges or magnetic poles separated by a distance
The water molecule acts as an electric dipole due to its asymmetric structure.
A molécula de água atua como um dipolo elétrico devido à sua estrutura assimétrica.
2. in physics, a system or object having two poles of opposite character
A bar magnet is a natural dipole with a north and south pole.
Um ímã de barra é um dipolo natural com um pólo norte e sul.
3. in telecommunications, an antenna consisting of two metal rods or wires
The radio station uses a dipole antenna for broadcasting.
A estação de rádio usa uma antena dipolo para transmissão.
The term 'dipole' is primarily used in scientific and technical contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is fundamental in physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering education and research. The word maintains the same meaning and usage across both Portuguese-speaking and English-speaking scientific communities, making it a universal technical term in academia.
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