nonpolarity
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ɪ noun
1.
Physics.
a.
the property or characteristic that produces unequal physical effects at different points in a body or system, as a magnet or storage battery.
b.
the positive or negative state in which a body reacts to a magnetic, electric, or other field.
2.
the presence or manifestation of two opposite or contrasting principles or tendencies.
3.
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polarity (pəʊˈlærɪtɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the condition of having poles |
| 2. | the condition of a body or system in which it has opposing physical properties at different points, esp magnetic poles or electric charge |
| 3. | the particular state of a part of a body or system that has polarity: an electrode with positive polarity |
| 4. | the state of having or expressing two directly opposite tendencies, opinions, etc |
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Medical Dictionary
polarity po·lar·i·ty (pō-lār'ĭ-tē, pə-)
n.
The property of having two opposite poles, such as those possessed by a magnet, or of having opposite properties or characteristics.
The direction or orientation of positivity relative to negativity.
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Science Dictionary
polarity  (pō-lār'ĭ-tē) Pronunciation Key
The condition of having poles or being aligned with or directed toward poles, especially magnetic or electric poles. |
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Due to their nonpolarity, oils do not easily adhere to other substances.
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