polarimetric

/ˌpoʊlərɪˈmɛtrɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to the measurement of the polarization of light, especially in scientific or technical contexts.
    • Polarimetric radar can detect the shape and orientation of objects in the sky.
    • The research team used polarimetric techniques to analyze the crystal structure.
    • The polarimetric data helped astronomers study the surface of distant planets.
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