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polarize
OXFORD DICTIONARY
polarize, v. (also -ise)
1 tr. restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, esp. light) to one direction.
2 tr. give magnetic or electric polarity to (a substance or body).
3 tr. reduce the voltage of (an electric cell) by the action of electrolysis products.
4 tr. & intr. divide into two groups of opposing opinion etc.
1 tr. restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, esp. light) to one direction.
2 tr. give magnetic or electric polarity to (a substance or body).
3 tr. reduce the voltage of (an electric cell) by the action of electrolysis products.
4 tr. & intr. divide into two groups of opposing opinion etc.
Derivative
polarizable adj. polarization n. polarizer n.
THESAURUS
polarize
bump heads, confront, contend, contrapose, contraposit, contrast, counteract, face, front, lie opposite, match, meet head-on, oppose, pose against, put in opposition, set over against, stand opposed, stand opposite, subtendFor further exploring for "polarize" in Webster Dictionary Online
