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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Woodward, Myhrvold, and Horner found that circularly polarized and cross-polarized light can reveal a new type of growth ring.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 2026
It is amazing that on this polarized court, which can agree on nothing, we got a unanimous decision that day-drinking is a good thing.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Now, because audiences can be so polarized, when you send out a message, you’ve really got to think about not only ‘How can this be interpreted?’ but also ‘How can this be misinterpreted?’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
The interview quickly racked up over 1.1 million views in less than 24 hours and was accompanied by a flood of YouTube comments praising Owens for humanizing addiction and bringing hope to a polarized nation.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
A mere speck in the sky, she took a reading on the polarized light of the sun.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
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