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Polarizable

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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.


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A larger, more polarizable ion produces an easier disruption of the local water structure, enabling an easier association with a given quaternary ammonium ion.
Moreover, the photon-beam experiments proposed to use the polarized target with CLAS detector place specific demands which are an appropriate target material thickness, maximal amount of polarizable nuclei, high polarization value, and, in case of the frozen mode, long enough relaxation time.
 
 
 
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