polarization

• Substantivo que designa o fenômeno pelo qual ondas de luz ou de outra radiação ficam restritas na direção de suas oscilações, ou o estado de ter ou atribuir polaridade. Também se refere à divisão ou ao confronto entre grupos, opiniões ou forças opostas.

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.

   Polarização

   • 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.

   Polarização

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

   Sinônimospolarity