to polarize
2
7.0
- verb
- /ˈpoʊləˌraɪz/
- Specialized
:
polarizar
- The filter will polarize the incoming light waves, making them vibrate in a single direction.
- polarized light
- spin-polarized
- linearly polarized
Examples
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These photoelectric cells also polarize sunlight for assimilation and storage of the excess in the battery pack.
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Well, for O mode, right, you have AZ polar, so you can polarize your light coming in, right?
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If one is stronger than the other, the incoming radiation is polarized in that direction.
Academic text (1996) -
An observer sees waves in a preferred direction; that is, polarized waves.
Academic text (1996) -
The glass is polarized.
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Similarly, those having polarized opinions about candidates may choose certain programs congenial to their opinions.
Academic text (2016) -
Scientists use special lenses to polarize light, which helps reduce glare in photography.
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When light passes through the crystals, they polarize it, causing distinct changes in appearance.
Antonyms
- Specialized
2
7.7
Reduce the difference in electrical charge across a cell membrane or device
Phrasal Verbs
- Literature
Make people split into groups with opposite views and strong disagreement
How Polarized
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word polarize also comes from pole, meaning a 'direction' or 'axis', so to polarize light is to make its waves line up in one direction. That's why polarizing filters can reduce glare by only letting one direction of light through.