polarization

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/ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/ English

Definitions

noun

The production or the condition of polarity
The production of polarized light; the direction in which the electric field of an electromagnetic wave points
The separation of positive and negative charges in a nucleus, atom, molecule or system
The grouping of opinions into two extremes

Related words

Synonyms

polarisation polarity bipolar bipolarity focus polarizability multipolarity divide division cleavage divisiveness disintegration gravity differentiation radicalisation radicalization

Associated

birefringence polarized cmb permittivity photon ellipse linearly polarizing anisotropy dielectric faraday dipole

Rhymes

trepidation indignation exhilaration veneration elation condemnation gratification inclination aspiration desolation

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