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Noun: magnetic pole
  1. Either of two points where the lines of force of the Earth's magnetic field are vertical
     
  2. One of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated
    - pole

Derived forms: magnetic poles

Type of: end, geographic point, geographical point, terminal

Part of: magnet

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