1. divided into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
2. having waves of light or other electromagnetic radiation restricted to certain directions of vibration
Usage: physics; optics
3. having positive and negative charges separated
Usage: chemistry; physics

Examples

• The country became increasingly polarized during the election campaign.
• Public opinion was polarized on the controversial issue.
• The polarized sunglasses reduced the glare from the water.
• Scientists used polarized light to study the crystal structure.
• The polarized molecule had distinct positive and negative ends.
• Social media has polarized political discourse.
• The polarized filter improved the camera’s image quality.