polarize

UK
/ˈpəʊləraɪz/
US
/ˈpoʊləraɪz/

Translations

polarizeverb
polarized
Past Simple
polarized
Past Participle
polarizing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpəʊləraɪz/
US
/ˈpoʊləraɪz/
The controversial policy served to polarize the community, with strong opinions on both sides.
Cette politique controversée a servi à polariser la communauté, avec des opinions fortes de chaque côté.
polariserEn optique.
The special glasses are designed to polarize light, reducing glare and improving visibility.
Ces lunettes spéciales sont conçues pour polariser la lumière, ce qui réduit l'éblouissement et améliore la visibilité.
Additional translations
polariserEn physique et en électromagnétisme.

Definitions

polarizeverb
To cause something, especially a group or situation, to divide into two opposing groups or sets of opinions or beliefs.
The controversial policy served to polarize the community, with strong opinions on both sides.
To cause light waves to vibrate in a particular pattern or direction.
The special glasses are designed to polarize light, reducing glare and improving visibility.
To give polarity to something; to cause a substance, material, or object to have distinct positive and negative poles, especially by applying an electric or magnetic field.
The strong electric field polarized the dielectric material within microseconds.