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polar
UK
/ˈpəʊlə/
US
/ˈpoʊlər/
Translations
polars
pl
UK
/ˈpəʊ.lə/
US
/ˈpoʊ.lɚ/
Specialized mathematical noun: the line or plane (polar) associated with a point relative to a conic or surface.
In projective geometry, the polar of a point with respect to a circle is the line perpendicular to the line joining the point to the circle's center.
En géométrie projective, la polaire d’un point par rapport à un cercle est la droite perpendiculaire à la droite joignant le point au centre du cercle.
more polar
Comp.
most polar
Super.
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/ˈpəʊlə/
US
/ˈpoʊlər/
The polar climate is characterized by long, harsh winters and short, cool summers.
Le climat polaire se caractérise par de longs hivers rigoureux et de courts étés frais.
Water is a polar molecule, which makes it an excellent solvent.
L’eau est une molécule polaire, ce qui en fait un excellent solvant.
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In projective geometry, the polar of a point with respect to a circle is the line perpendicular to the line joining the point to the circle's center.
The polar climate is characterized by long, harsh winters and short, cool summers.
Water is a polar molecule, which makes it an excellent solvent.
Their views on the subject were polar, leading to frequent debates.