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non·po·lar

(nŏn-pō′lər)

adj.

1. Not characterized by a dipole: a nonpolar covalent bond.

2. Not ionizing when dissolved in water.

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nonpolar

(ˌnɒnˈpəʊlə)

adj

(Chemistry) chem (of a molecule) not having a permanent dipole moment

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nonpolar - not ionic; "a nonionic substance"

nonionic

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