Polarized Meaning
/pˈoʊləˌraɪzd/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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adjHaving a distinctive polarization.
"When the polarizers are aligned in the same direction, they block the same state of polarization, i.e. they both block horizontally polarized light, and both let the vertically polarized light through. The second polarizer therefore has no effect on the light. When the polarizers are aligned perpendicular to one another, one will block the horizontally polarized light and the other will block vertically polarized light — no light at all gets through the pair!"— 2013 July 16, skullsinthestars, “Simple fun with polarizers!”, in Skulls in the Stars, archived from the original on 05 Apr 2022:
adjOf a group or situation, being at two or more extremes.
verbsimple past and past participle of polarize
Sentence Examples
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
Tom bought a pair of polarized sunglasses online.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The debate became highly ____, with each side refusing to listen to the other.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The debate had become so ____ that any attempt at compromise was immediately rejected by both sides.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The debate became highly ____, with each side refusing to listen to the other.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The debate had become so ____ that any attempt at compromise was immediately rejected by both sides.