polarize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
    polarise.
    • polarize light waves
  2. verb cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions
    polarise.
  3. verb become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation
    polarise.

WordNet

Po"lar*ize transitive verb
Etymology
Cf. F. polariser.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Polarized ; present participle & verbal noun Polarizing
Definitions
  1. To communicate polarity to.

Webster 1913