Unpolar: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpolar

[ ʌnˈpəʊlə ]

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scientific

Not having a marked polarity; lacking a positive or negative charge.

Synonyms

neutral, nonpolar

Examples of usage

Water molecules are unpolar.
The unpolar nature of the compound makes it difficult to dissolve in water.

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general

Not characterized by extreme or opposing views, opinions, or emotions.

Synonyms

balanced, moderate

Examples of usage

The discussion remained unpolar and focused on finding common ground.
The unpolar response from the audience indicated a lack of strong feelings towards the topic.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpolar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não polar

🇮🇳 गैर ध्रुवीय

🇩🇪 unpolar

🇮🇩 tidak polar

🇺🇦 неполярний

🇵🇱 niepolarny

🇯🇵 非極性

🇫🇷 non polaire

🇪🇸 no polar

🇹🇷 kutupsuz

🇰🇷 비극성

🇸🇦 غير قطبي

🇨🇿 nepolární

🇸🇰 nepolárny

🇨🇳 非极性

🇸🇮 nepolarni

🇮🇸 óskautaður

🇰🇿 полюссыз

🇬🇪 არაპოლარული

🇦🇿 qeyri-kütləvi

🇲🇽 no polar

Word origin

The word 'unpolar' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'polar', which comes from the Latin word 'polaris' meaning 'of or relating to the poles'. The term has been used in scientific contexts to describe entities lacking a charge or extreme views, opinions, or emotions without a strong positive or negative inclination.