polarizable


po·lar·ize

P0408100 (pō′lə-rīz′)v. po·lar·ized, po·lar·iz·ing, po·lar·iz·es v.tr.1. a. To induce polarization in or impart polarity to.b. To design so as to permit light only of a certain polarization: Are these sunglasses polarized?2. To cause to divide into two conflicting or opposing groups: The issue of slavery polarized the nation.v.intr.1. To acquire polarity.2. To cause polarization of light or permit light of a certain polarization.3. To become divided into two conflicting or opposing groups: The town is polarizing into opposing factions over the issue.
po′lar·iz′a·ble adj.po′lar·iz′er n.