— polarizable , adj. — polarizability , n.
/poh"leuh ruyz'/ , v. , polarized, polarizing .
v.t.
1. to cause polarization in.
2. to divide into sharply opposing factions, political groups, etc.: The controversy has polarized voters into proabortion and antiabortion groups.
3. to give polarity to.
v.i.
4. to become polarized.
Also, esp. Brit., polarise .
[ 1805-15; POLAR + -IZE ]