quadrupole

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Synonyms: quadruple, quadripole, quadruply, quadrupoles

Antonyms: quadruple, quadripole, quadruply, quadrupoles

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physics}} A [[distribution]] of either [[electric charge]] or [[magnetization]] equivalent to two [[dipole]]s that point in opposite directions.
2. {{lb|en|physics}} A [[magnet]] with two [[north pole]]s and two [[south pole]]s, used to [[focus]] a [[beam]] of [[particle]]s.

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