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    po·lar·i·za·tion
    /ˌpōlərəˈzāSH(ə)n/

    noun

    • 1. division into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs: "the polarization of society between rich and poor"
    • 2. the action of restricting the vibrations of a transverse wave, especially light, wholly or partially to one direction: "changes in polarization of light passing through the atmosphere"

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  2. The meaning of POLARIZATION is the action of polarizing or state of being or becoming polarized. How to use polarization in a sentence.

  3. the act of making light waves move in one direction only, or mainly in one direction: Polarization of light occurs when light is scattered and oriented in a certain direction. A magnetic field will rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light. [ U or C ]

  4. Aug 28, 2024 · Polarization, property of certain electromagnetic radiations in which the direction and magnitude of the vibrating electric field are related in a specified way. Light waves are transverse: that is, the vibrating electric vector associated with each wave is perpendicular to the direction of

  5. Discuss the meaning of polarization. Discuss the property of optical activity of certain materials.

  6. noun. the condition of having or giving polarity. physics the process or phenomenon in which the waves of light or other electromagnetic radiation are restricted to certain directions of vibration, usually specified in terms of the electric field vector.

  7. the act of making light waves move in one direction only, or mainly in one direction: Polarization of light occurs when light is scattered and oriented in a certain direction. A magnetic field will rotate the plane of polarization of polarized light. [ U or C ]

  8. The meaning of POLARIZE is to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern. How to use polarize in a sentence. to cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; to give physical polarity to; to break up into opposing factions or groupings…

  9. Polarization refers to the orientation of the vibrations of a light wave. When the vibrations are mostly in one direction, the light is said to be polarized.

  10. Polarization is the attribute that wave oscillations have a definite direction relative to the direction of propagation of the wave. The direction of polarization is defined to be the direction …

  11. Definition of polarization noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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