Definition

Relating to a device that measures the polarization of light or the effects of polarized light.

Example

The scientist used a polariscopic method to analyze the crystal structure.

Conversation

I just learned about something called polariscopic analysis in my science class.

That sounds interesting! What does it involve?

It uses a polariscope to study light and materials.

Wow, I didn't know that could reveal so much about different substances!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Polariscopic → It is formed from "polar" (from Latin *polaris*, meaning of the poles) and "-scopic" (from Greek *skopein*, meaning to look or examine). The word refers to the examination or observation of light as it relates to the poles or polar properties.

Memory Tip

Think of looking or examining ('-scopic') something related to the poles ('polar') — that's what polariscopic means.

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