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.
Other Word Forms
- nonpolarized adjective
- unpolarized adjective
Etymology
Origin of polarized
Example Sentences
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The spectacle has rekindled hopes that America can become less polarized and find more common ground.
From Salon
By studying how this light is polarized, scientists can gain valuable clues about the shape and behavior of the extremely hot gas and debris swirling around black holes at extreme speeds.
From Science Daily
By changing the helicity, or twist, of the circularly polarized pulses, the team could stabilize either the clockwise or anti-clockwise arrangement of electric dipoles.
From Science Daily
One Los Angeles media executive whose portfolio includes celebrity and entertainment brands cited reservations about the “optics of getting a blue check,” referring to the way Musk’s culture-war antics have polarized sentiment around Twitter.
From Los Angeles Times
The reaction to Thursday’s indictment has exposed the deep political rifts that have increasingly polarized the country since Trump’s rise within the Republican Party.
From Seattle Times
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