Polarization Definition

pōlər-ĭ-zāshən
noun
The producing of polarity in something, or the acquiring of polarity.
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The process or condition of being divided into two opposing groups.
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A condition in which gases produced during electrolysis accumulate on and around the electrodes of an electrical cell and reduce the flow of current by setting up an opposing potential.
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The production of this condition.
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The condition of electromagnetic or other waves in which the transverse motion or field of the wave is confined to one plane or one direction.
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Other Word Forms of Polarization

Noun

Singular:
polarization
Plural:
polarizations

Polarization Sentence Examples

  • Closely associated with the colour is the polarization of the light from the sky.

  • In other directions the polarization becomes less and less complete as we approach the vertical.

  • Related to abnormalities of colour we may expect to find corresponding polarization effects.

  • On the other hand, that the direction of complete polarization should be independent of the refracting power of the matter composing the cloud has been considered mysterious.

  • This reverse electromotive force of polarization is produced in all electrolytes when the passage of the current changes the nature of the electrodes.

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Words Starting With

PPOPOL

Words Ending With

NONION

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polarization

Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PO & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With ON

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12 Letter Words12 Letter Words Starting With P12 Letter Words Ending With N