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po·lar·ize  (pl-rz)
v. po·lar·ized, po·lar·iz·ing, po·lar·iz·es
v.tr.
1. To induce polarization in; impart polarity to.
2. To cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions.
v.intr.
1. To acquire polarity.
2. To cause polarization of light.

polar·iza·ble adj.
polar·izer n.

polarizer, polariser [ˈpəʊləˌraɪzə]
n
a person or a device that causes polarization


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