Noun: polarization ,pow-lu-ru'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,pow-lu-rI'zey-shun [Brit]
- The grouping of people into two distinct sets, or opinions into two extremes
"The debate highlighted the growing polarization in public opinion on the issue";
- polarisation [Brit]
- The phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
"Polarization is used in sunglasses to reduce glare";
- polarisation [Brit]
- The condition of having or giving polarity
"The polarization of light by certain crystals is used in sunglasses";
- polarisation [Brit]
Derived forms: polarizations
Type of: condition, optical phenomenon, status
Encyclopedia: Polarization