nonpolar
|non/po/lar|
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/nɑnˈpoʊlər/
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/nɒnˈpəʊlə/
lacking a dipole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'nonpolar' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'polar' from Latin 'polaris' meaning 'of or relating to the poles'.
Historical Evolution
'nonpolar' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'polar' to describe substances without a dipole.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not polar', and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45