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monopole

mon·o·pole [ mónnə pl ] (plural mon·o·poles)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. physics single magnetic pole or electric charge: an electric charge or hypothetical magnetic pole isolated from its opposite charge or pole

2. physics hypothetical particle: a theoretical elementary particle that has only one magnetic pole, instead of the two present in ordinary magnetic bodies

3. radio radio antenna: a radio antenna made of an electrically charged conducting rod with an electrical connection at one end

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