Definition of Polarize
Polarize
po·lar·ize
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(verb)
(physics) to partially or completely restrict the vibrations of a wave to only one direction;
e.g. Polarize a set of light waves.
(verb)
to divide into two groups with sharply different/opposite views;
e.g. Civil unrest will polarize the people into a group that supports the government's actions and a group that does not.
(verb)
to cause something to have polarity;
e.g. To polarize a magnet.
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