poloidal

adjective

po·​loi·​dal

pōˈlȯidᵊl

: relating to or being a magnetic field that extends between the poles of a magnetic body (such as the earth) into surrounding space

Word History

Etymology

pole entry 4 + -oid + -al

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

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