repolarization

po·lar·i·za·tion

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poh-ler-uh-zey-shuh n]
- /ˌpoʊ lər əˈzeɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [poh-ler-uh-zey-shuh n]
- /ˌpoʊ lər əˈzeɪ ʃən/

Definitions of repolarization word

noun repolarization a sharp division, as of a population or group, into opposing factions. 1
noun repolarization Optics. a state, or the production of a state, in which rays of light or similar radiation exhibit different properties in different directions. Compare circular polarization, elliptical polarization, plane polarization. 1
noun repolarization Electricity. the deposit of gases, produced during electrolysis, on the electrodes of a cell, increasing the resistance of the cell. a vector quantity indicating the electric dipole moment per unit of volume of a dielectric. the induction of polarity in a ferromagnetic substance. 1
noun repolarization the production or acquisition of polarity. 1
noun repolarization the act or process of polarizing again, a renewed polarization, the restoration of polarization 0

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Origin of repolarization

First appearance:

before 1805

One of the 41% newest English words

First recorded in 1805-15; polarize + -ation

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Parts of speech for Repolarization

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

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repolarization popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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