apolar

/ˈæpəlɑr/

Definitions

1. adjective

Not having, showing, or involving polarity; lacking a pole or opposite.

“The apolar molecule didn’t react with any other substance in the mixture.”

2. noun

A molecule that does not have a net electric dipole moment.

“The researchers studied the properties of apolar molecules in the solution.”

Synonyms

  • nonpolar
  • polar-less

Antonyms

  • nonapolar
  • polar