English Explanatory Dictionary

polarize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To cause to have a polarization.
  2. To cause a group to be divided into extremes.

Pronunciation

/ˈpəʊ.lə.ɹaɪz/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-polarize.wav /ˈpoʊ.lə.ɹaɪz/ /ˈpəʉ.lə.ɹɑez/ [ˈpəʉ̯.lə.ɹɑe̯z] [ˈpɐʉ̯.lə.ɹɑe̯z] /ˈpɐʉ.lə.ɹaɪz/

Word forms

polarize polarizes polarizing polarized polarise

Etymology

From French polariser, equivalent to polar + -ize.

Derived words

bipolarize depolarize hyperpolarize mispolarize polarizability polarizable polarization polarized light polarizer repolarize zone of polarizing activity
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