polarized
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a medium that exhibits polarization.
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(of an electric plug or outlet) designed so that the plug and outlet fit together in only one way.
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American politics has almost always been polarized by party.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
Woodward, Myhrvold, and Horner found that circularly polarized and cross-polarized light can reveal growth features that are difficult to detect with standard methods.
From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026
In our increasingly polarized society, Kasselman said she’s excited to facilitate an experience in which people can have positive interactions with strangers from different backgrounds.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026
But they polarized fans, and some were beset by creative problems behind the scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
They stored crystals in their eyes to detect polarized light.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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