polarisation

Definitions of polarisation
  1. noun
    the condition of having or giving polarity
    synonyms: polarization
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    type of:
    condition, status
    a state at a particular time
  2. noun
    the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
    synonyms: polarization
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    type of:
    optical phenomenon
    a physical phenomenon related to or involving light
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