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Topic: Science

polarimetry

IPA: /pəˈlɛrɪˌmɛtri/

KK: /pəˈlɛrɪˌmɛtri/

noun

Definition: The process of measuring the polarization of light or other electromagnetic waves using a special instrument called a polarimeter.

Example: Scientists use polarimetry to study the properties of light in various materials.

polariscope

IPA: /pəˈlɛrɪˌskoʊp/

KK: /pəˈlɛrɪˌskoʊp/

noun

Definition: A device used to measure or display the properties of polarized light and to study how it interacts with transparent materials.

Example: The scientist used a polariscope to analyze the crystal's optical properties.

polariscopic

IPA: /pəˌlɛrɪˈskɒpɪk/

KK: /pəˌlɛrɪˈskɒpɪk/

adjective

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.

polarised

IPA: /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

KK: /ˈpoʊlərˌaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or group that is divided into two or more opposing sides or extremes.

Example: The debate on climate change has become increasingly polarised, with strong opinions on both sides.

verb

Definition: To cause something to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions.

Example: The debate on climate change has polarised the community into two opposing sides.

polarity

IPA: /pəˈlɑːrɪti/

KK: /pəˈlɑːrɪti/

noun

Definition: The quality or condition of having two opposite or contrasting aspects, often related to physical properties or ideas.

Example: The polarity of the magnet determines which way it will attract other objects.

polarizability

IPA: /ˌpoʊlərəˈzæbɪlɪti/

KK: /ˌpoʊlərəˈzæbɪlɪti/

noun

Definition: The ability of a system of electric charges to become polarized when an external electric field is applied.

Example: The polarizability of the material affects how it interacts with electric fields.

polarizable

IPA: /ˈpoʊlərɪzaːbəl/

KK: /ˈpoʊlərɪzaːbəl/

adjective

Definition: Capable of being divided into two distinct groups or states, especially in terms of opinions or characteristics.

Example: The debate on climate change has become increasingly polarizable, with strong opinions on both sides.

polarization

IPA: /ˌpoʊləraɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌpoʊlərɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of dividing into two opposing groups or positions, often leading to conflict or contrast.

Example: The polarization of opinions on the issue made it difficult to reach a consensus.

polarize

IPA: /ˈpoʊləˌraɪz/

KK: /ˈpoʊlərˌaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become divided into two opposing groups or opinions.

Example: The debate on climate change tends to polarize public opinion.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to divide into two opposing groups or to have two very different opinions or positions.

Example: The debate on climate change tends to polarize public opinion.

polarized

IPA: /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

KK: /ˈpoʊlərˌaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation or group that is divided into two or more opposing sides or extremes.

Example: The debate on climate change has become increasingly polarized, with strong opinions on both sides.

verb

Definition: To cause something to have distinct and opposite positions or opinions.

Example: The debate polarized the community, dividing people into two opposing groups.

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