Definition of Polarize

1. Verb. Cause to vibrate in a definite pattern. "Polarize light waves"

Exact synonyms: Polarise
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization

2. Verb. Cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions.
Exact synonyms: Polarise
Generic synonyms: Disunite, Divide, Part, Separate
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization

3. Verb. Become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation.
Exact synonyms: Polarise
Generic synonyms: Divide, Part, Separate
Derivative terms: Polarisation, Polarization

Definition of Polarize

1. v. t. To communicate polarity to.

Definition of Polarize

1. Verb. (transitive US) To cause to have a polarization. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive US) To cause a group to be divided into extremes. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Polarize

1. to give polarity to [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]

Medical Definition of Polarize

1. To communicate polarity to. Origin: Cf. F. Polarizer. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Polarize

polarite
polarities
polariton
polaritonic
polaritonics
polaritons
polarity
polarity of translation
polarizabilities
polarizability
polarizable
polarization
polarization colours
polarization microscopy
polarizations
polarize (current term)
polarized
polarized light
polarized light microscope
polarizer
polarizers
polarizes
polarizing
polarizing element
polarizing power
polarly
polarogram
polarograms
polarograph
polarographic

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