polarize

To induce polarization in or impart polarity to.

To design so as to permit light only of a certain polarization.

To cause to divide into two conflicting or opposing groups.

To acquire polarity.

To cause polarization of light or permit light of a certain polarization.

To become divided into two conflicting or opposing groups.

To develop polarization in, as in a ray of light which is acted upon by certain media and surfaces; give polarity to. See polarization.

In electricity, to coat with a film of gas, as the negative plate in a voltaic cell. Also spelled polarise.

In electricity, to fall off in electromotive force, as a voltaic cell, by the liberation of hydrogen at the positive terminal.