polarization

• Sustantivo que designa el fenómeno por el cual las ondas de luz u otra radiación se restringen en su dirección de oscilación, o el estado de tener o adquirir polaridad; también, la división o contraposición de opiniones, grupos o intereses en extremos opuestos.

A noun referring to the phenomenon where waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration, or the condition of having or giving polarity.

1. Wave restrictionC1formalscientific

   The phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration.

   Polarización de ondas

   • Polarization of light is used in 3D movie glasses.
   • The scientist studied the polarization of radio waves.
   • Polarization filters help reduce glare in photography.

2. Polarity conditionC1formalscientific

   The condition of having or giving polarity, often referring to electric or magnetic fields.

   Polarización (condición de tener polaridad)

   • The polarization of the battery terminals was reversed.
   • Magnetic polarization is essential for data storage.
   • The material exhibits strong polarization under an electric field.

   Sinónimospolarity