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Verb: depolarize  dee'pow-lu,rIz
  1. (physics, biology) reduce or eliminate the difference in electrical charge
    "Most cells of the heart slowly depolarize from their resting membrane potential";
    - depolarise [Brit]
     
  2. (physics) reduce or eliminate the polarization of light or other electromagnetic radiation
    "The filter works to depolarize the reflected light";
    - depolarise [Brit]

Derived forms: depolarized, depolarizes, depolarizing

Type of: alter, change, modify

Encyclopedia: Depolarize