nonpolarizable

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /nɒnˈpəʊləraɪzəbl/

KK: /nɑnˈpoʊlərɪzəbl/

adjective

Definition

This term describes something that cannot be polarized, meaning it does not have distinct positive and negative ends or charges.

Example

Water is a nonpolarizable substance, which means it does not separate into positive and negative poles.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about nonpolarizable materials?

Yeah, I think they don’t react to electric fields, right?

Exactly! It’s interesting how they work in different technologies.

For sure! They’ve got some unique applications in electronics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

neutral

stable

uniform

Antonyms

polarizable

variable

unstable

Root Explanation

Nonpolarizable → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "polarizable" (from "polar" meaning having poles or distinct regions and "-izable" meaning capable of being). The word "nonpolarizable" means not capable of being polarized or not having distinct poles.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') being added to 'capable of having poles' ('polarizable') — that's why nonpolarizable means it cannot have distinct poles.

Visually Confused Words

unpolarizable