(使)偏振,(使)极化,(使)两极分化
Polarize \Po"lar*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Polarized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Polarizing}.] [Cf. F. polariser.] To communicate polarity to.
polarize v 1: cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves" [syn: {polarise}] 2: cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions [syn: {polarise}] 3: become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation [syn: {polarise}]