nonpolar

[US]/nɒnˈpəʊlə/
[UK]/nɑnˈpoʊlər/
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Translation

adj.not having distinct poles or regions of charge; relating to molecules that do not have a positive or negative end

Phrases & Collocations

nonpolar solvent

nonpolar molecule

nonpolar bond

nonpolar region

nonpolar amino

nonpolar lipid

nonpolar tail

nonpolar surface

nonpolar compound

nonpolar interaction

Example Sentences

nonpolar molecules do not mix well with water.

oil is a common example of a nonpolar substance.

nonpolar solvents are often used in organic chemistry.

understanding nonpolar bonds is essential for chemistry students.

nonpolar regions of proteins can affect their function.

nonpolar compounds tend to have low boiling points.

in nonpolar solutions, solubility differs greatly.

nonpolar molecules are hydrophobic in nature.

many lipids are classified as nonpolar substances.

nonpolar interactions play a key role in molecular biology.

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