Noun

(polarities)

The separation, alignment or orientation of something into two opposed poles.

Either of the two extremes of such attributes.

(chemistry) The dipole-dipole intermolecular forces between the slightly positively-charged end of one molecule to the negative end of another or the same molecule.

Noun

(en-noun)

The tendency to attract.

The feeling of being attracted.

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An event or location that has a tendency to attract visitors.

(chess) The sacrifice of pieces in order to expose the enemy king.