I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷+ adjective
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary hom- + polar
1. : having the poles of the primary axis alike
2. : alike in both senses (as AB and BA) with respect to physical or other property — used of a direction in crystals; compare center of symmetry 2
3.
a. : relating to, characterized by, or being a union of atoms of like state as regards polarity : nonpolar , nonionic — distinguished from heteropolar ; compare ionic , polar
b. : unipolar
homopolar dynamo
• homo·polarity “+ noun
II. adjective
: having conductors that move through a unidirectional magnetic flux so that direct current can be used or produced without the use of commutators
a homopolar generator