v. (also -ise)
1. tr. restrict the vibrations of (a transverse wave, esp. light) to one direction.
2 tr. give magnetic or electric polarity to (a substance or body).
3 tr. reduce the voltage of (an electric cell) by the action of electrolysis products.
4 tr. & intr. divide into two groups of opposing opinion etc.
Derivatives:
polarizable adj. polarization n. polarizer n.