polarize

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (opinions, emotions, etc.) to be sharply divided.

  - "The controversial speech polarized the audience."
  - "The election results polarized the country."

• Verb

  To make (a substance) electrically charged by applying a voltage.

  - "The scientists polarized the gases in the lab."
  - "The speaker used a polarized microscope to study the crystal."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polarize
applause , caused , dazed , mazed

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Variants

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polarizabilities , polarizability , polarize , polarized , polarizes , polarizing , polarise , polarised , polarises , polarising

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Etymology

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From the Greek word polaris meaning 'northern star'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'polarize' is also used in astronomy to describe the orientation of the rotation axis of a celestial body relative to its orbital plane.

2. The process of polarizing light was discovered in the late 18th century by French scientist Benjamin Franklin.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bipolar: A term used in psychology to describe a mental disorder characterized by extreme mood swings.

2. Polarized lens: A lens used in eyeglasses or cameras that blocks light waves in certain directions, improving visual clarity.

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Culture

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In literature, 'polarize' is often used to describe the effects of a controversial issue or event on a group of people. In science, it refers to the process of separating elements or substances into opposing states.

How to Memorize "polarize"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a magnet with two opposite poles. Think of how the magnet polarizes other materials when brought close to them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'polarize' with 'divide' or 'oppose'. Think of how an opinionated speaker can polarize an audience.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'polar opposites' to remember the meaning of 'polarize'.

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