[ˈpəʊlərʌɪz], (Verb)

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- restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, especially light) wholly or partially to one direction
(e.g: some of the light is polarized so that it vibrates in only one plane)

- cause (something) to acquire polarity
(e.g: the electrode is polarized in aqueous solution)

- divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
(e.g: the cultural sphere has polarized into two competing ideological positions)


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