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to polarize
01
to cause light or other electromagnetic waves to vibrate in a specific direction or plane
Examples
The filter polarizes sunlight, reducing glare from reflective surfaces.
Scientists used a crystal to polarize the laser beam.
02
to be divided into two opposing groups
Examples
Society is polarizing along ideological lines.
The discussion quickly polarized into two camps.
03
to cause something or someone to split into opposing groups
Examples
Her speech will polarize the audience.
The new policy polarized the voters.
Lexical Tree
depolarize
polarized
polarize
polar
