polarization
/ˌpoʊlərəˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The division of a group or society into two opposite and often hostile camps.
- The community experienced polarization over the new development plan.
- The polarization of voters has increased in recent years.
- Social media can contribute to political polarization.
- The process of causing light waves or other radiation to vibrate in a particular direction.
- Photographers use filters to control polarization in their images.
- Sunglasses use polarization to reduce glare from water.
- The polarization of light helps scientists study crystal structures.
- The separation of positive and negative electric charges in a material or system.
- The polarization of the battery's terminals was reversed by mistake.
- Dielectric materials exhibit polarization when placed in an electric field.
- The polarization of the molecule affects its chemical properties.
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