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QUADRUPOLE

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Quadrupole.

Quadrupole - as a noun

A distribution of either electric charge or magnetization equivalent to two dipoles that point in opposite directions.

A magnet with two north poles and two south poles, used to focus a beam of particles.

Example Sentences

"The quadrupole moment of an atom can be used to study its shape."
"Ion traps use radiofrequency quadrupoles to trap and manipulate ions."
"The quadrupole mass spectrometer measures the abundance of different ions based on their masses."
"A quadrupole lens is used in electron microscopes to focus the electron beam."
"The RFQ (radiofrequency quadrupole) is an essential component of linear particle accelerators."
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Word Game Points

Is QUADRUPOLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quadrupole is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUADRUPOLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is QUADRUPOLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quadrupole is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUADRUPOLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.

Is QUADRUPOLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quadrupole is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUADRUPOLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.

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