Definition of Polarizability

1. Noun. (physics) The relative tendency of a system of electric charges to become polarized in the presence of an external electric field ¹

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Definition of Polarizability

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Medical Definition of Polarizability

1. Of orbitals means that the electron cloud can be shifted towards a positive charge or away from a negative charge due to electrostatic attraction and repulsion. (09 Jan 1998)

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polarite
polarities
polariton
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polarity
polarity of translation
polarizabilities
polarizability (current term)
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polarizing element

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