Main Entry: po·lar·iza·tion

Variant(s): also British po·lar·isa·tion \ˌpō-lə-rə-ˈzā-shən\

Function: noun

: the action of polarizing or state of being or becoming polarized: as a (1) : the action or process of affecting radiation and especially light so that the vibrations of the wave assume a definite form (2) : the state of radiation affected by this process b : an increase in the resistance of an electrolytic cell caused by the deposition of gas on one or both electrodes c : magnetization