Unpolar: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpolar
[ ʌnˈpəʊlə ]
scientific
Not having a marked polarity; lacking a positive or negative charge.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Water molecules are unpolar.
- The unpolar nature of the compound makes it difficult to dissolve in water.
general
Not characterized by extreme or opposing views, opinions, or emotions.
Synonyms
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
Etymology
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.
See also: nonpolar, polar, polarisation, polarization, polarizing.