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⚡ To divide strongly 🔋 To increase charge 🧲 To boost polarization
to hyperpolarize

to hyperpolarize

9.9
Cause electric charges in a material to become more separated or line up
  • verb
  • /ˌhaɪpərˈpoʊlərˌaɪz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hiperpolarizar
  • Scientists can hyperpolarize certain materials to enhance their magnetic resonance signals in experiments.

Examples

  • Researchers developed a new method to hyperpolarize molecules for improved imaging techniques.

  • The scientist decided to hyperpolarize the sample for better results.

  • Applying a strong electric field will hyperpolarize the membrane, affecting how ions move across it.

  • Can you hyperpolarize this material effectively?

  • Researchers can hyperpolarize this material to improve its performance in medical imaging.

  • By adjusting the magnetic field, scientists are able to hyperpolarize the nuclei for enhanced signal detection.

  • To achieve better clarity in MRI scans, professionals must hyperpolarize the targeted molecules carefully.

Synonyms

to polarize
vsto hyperpolarize
  • Specialized
2 7.0

Make light waves vibrate in one direction

increases electrical charge separation and dipole alignment in materials

Antonyms

to depolarize
  • Specialized
2 7.7

Reduce the difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane or device

How Polarized

to hyperpolarize
  • Specialized
9.9
to polarize
  • Specialized
2 7.0
to depolarize
  • Specialized
2 7.7

Surface Forms

hyperpolarize infinitive
hyperpolarized past
hyperpolarized past participle
hyperpolarizing present participle
hyperpolarizes third person singular

Morphology

hyperpolarize = polarize (transparent) = hyper + polar + ize

The word is clearly built from the intensifying prefix 'hyper-' and the base 'polarize'.

Etymology

Hyperpolarize comes from hyper- 'too much' and polarize from polar 'poles', and in physics or chemistry it means increasing how much electric charges are separated or line up in a material. So hyperpolarizing a substance makes its electric 'poles' stronger and can give a clearer signal in experiments.