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Magnetic pole

noun

Either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical.

One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated. Synonym: pole.

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"Magnetic pole" Quotes from Famous Books

... battery, moved from the positive to the negative pole. That was merely stating that it moved from the north to the south pole outside of the earth, and from the south to the north pole inside of the earth. The current is, therefore, from one magnetic pole to the other." ...

— The Wonder Island Boys: The Mysteries of the Caverns • Roger Thompson Finlay

... Antarctica, was directly over the South Magnetic Pole—at least, as closely as that often elusive spot could be pinpointed for any length of time. It is cheaper in the long run if an interstellar vessel moves parallel with, not perpendicular to, the magnetic "lines ...

— Unwise Child • Gordon Randall Garrett