polarized

Having polarization; affected by polarization: as, polarized light; polarized radiant heat.

In electricity, having the surface covered with a film of gas, as the negative plate of a simple voltaic cell (with hydrogen) after a brief use.

Also spelled polarised.

adjective

Describing something that possesses a distinctive polarization.

adjective

Describing a group or situation characterized by being at two (or more) extremes.

adjective

Alternative spelling of polarised.

verb

Simple past tense and past participle of polarize.

verb

Alternative spelling of polarised.