polarization

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BrE /ˌpəʊ.ləraɪˈzeɪ.ʃn/ AmE /ˌpoʊ.lərəˈzeɪ.ʃn/

noun en → es

1 POLARIZE/SEPARATE [uncountable] B2

the process of dividing people into opposing groups or opinions

polarización, división en grupos opuestos

  • political polarization

Collocations political polarization · social polarization

  • The country is experiencing a period of political polarization.

    El país está experimentando un período de polarización política.

2 ELECTRICITY [uncountable] C1

the process by which electric charges separate and form positive and negative poles

polarización, separación de cargas eléctricas

  • electrical polarization

Collocations electrical polarization · magnetic polarization

  • The device measures the electrical polarization of materials.

    El dispositivo mide la polarización eléctrica de los materiales.

3 PHYSICS [uncountable] C1

the alignment of molecules or atoms in a material so that they have a preferred direction

polarización, alineación de moléculas o átomos

  • molecular polarization

Collocations molecular polarization · crystal polarization

  • The crystal exhibits strong molecular polarization.

    El cristal muestra una fuerte polarización molecular.

4 MEDIA [uncountable] C1

the tendency of media to present extreme views rather than balanced opinions

polarización, tendencia a presentar opiniones extremas

  • media polarization

Collocations media polarization · news polarization

  • There is a growing concern about media polarization.

    Hay una creciente preocupación sobre la polarización mediática.

5 ECONOMICS [uncountable] C1

the widening gap between rich and poor in a society or economy

polarización, brecha entre ricos y pobres

  • economic polarization

Collocations economic polarization · social polarization

  • Economic polarization is a major issue in many countries.

    La polarización económica es un problema importante en muchos países.

6 PHOTOGRAPHY [uncountable] C1

the process of making an image clearer or more distinct by adjusting the light and contrast

polarización, proceso de mejorar la imagen

  • photographic polarization

Collocations photographic polarization · image polarization

  • Using polarizing filters can improve the polarization of an image.

    El uso de filtros polarizantes puede mejorar la polarización de una imagen.

7 BIOLOGY [uncountable] C1

the process by which cells or tissues develop different functions and structures

polarización, desarrollo diferenciado de células o tejidos

  • cell polarization

Collocations cell polarization · tissue polarization

  • Cell polarization is crucial for the development of complex organisms.

    La polarización celular es crucial para el desarrollo de organismos complejos.

8 PHYSICS [uncountable] C1

the process by which light waves are aligned in a specific direction

polarización, alineación de ondas lumínicas

  • light polarization

Collocations light polarization · wave polarization

  • Light polarization can be observed in many natural phenomena.

    La polarización de la luz puede observarse en muchos fenómens naturales.