1. the division of people into opposing groups with different opinions or beliefs
2. the process by which light waves are restricted to vibrate in particular directions
Usage: physics
3. the separation of positive and negative electric charges within a material
Usage: physics

Examples

• Political polarizations have increased dramatically in recent years.
• The polarizations within the community made compromise difficult.
• Social media can contribute to dangerous polarizations in society.
• The scientist studied light polarizations through different filters.
• Polarizations of molecules affect how materials conduct electricity.
• The research focused on charge polarizations in crystalline structures.