polarize |
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| 1. | [ verb ] (physics) cause to vibrate in a definite pattern | |
| Synonyms: | polarise | |
| Examples: | "polarize light waves" |
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| Related terms: | change physics | |
| 2. | [ verb ] cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions | |
| Synonyms: | polarise | |
| Related terms: | separate polarization | |
| 3. | [ verb ] become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation | |
| Synonyms: | polarise | |
| Related terms: | separate polarization | |
| Similar spelling: |
polarise Polaris polariscope polar_zone polar_star |
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