QUADRUPOLE
(noun)Definitions
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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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Is QUADRUPOLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quadrupole is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
QUADRUPOLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is QUADRUPOLE a valid Words With Friends word?
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Valid WordQUADRUPOLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
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Valid WordQUADRUPOLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
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