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bipolar

adjective/bi.puˈlar/medium

bi·po·lar

Definition

Having or characterized by two opposite poles or extremes.
The Cold War created a bipolar world order.
A bipolar junction transistor is a common electronic component.
Common collocations
bipolar disorderbipolar systembipolar transistor

Etymology

Do prefixo 'bi-' (do latim 'bis', duas vezes) + 'polar' (do latim 'polaris', relativo a polo).

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