antilogous pole

noun

an·​til·​o·​gous pole

(ˈ)an¦tiləgəs-

: the pole of a crystal that becomes negatively electrified when the crystal is heated

Word History

Etymology

Greek antilogos contradictory, from anti- anti- entry 1 + logos word

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