octopole

English

Alternative forms

• octupole

Etymology

From octo- +‎ pole.

Noun

octopole (plural octopoles)

1. (physics) A multipole configuration with eight equal charges arranged in a circular pattern.
2. (physics) Any configuration or analysis having eightfold symmetry.

Related terms

• dipole
• hexadecapole
• hexapole
• multipole
• quadrupole