Definition of Polarization

Noun: polarization  ,pow-lu-ru'zey-shun [N. Amer], ,pow-lu-rI'zey-shun [Brit]

  1. The phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
    - polarisation [Brit]
     
  2. The condition of having or giving polarity
    - polarisation [Brit]

See also:
polarizable
polarizations