depolarize

/di:'pouləraiz/ Cách viết khác : (depolarise) /di:'pouləraiz/

Thân thiện

A scientist depolarizes the light beam using a special filter.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To eliminate or reduce polarization: In physics and related fields, to cause something to lose its polarity or the state of having two opposite poles or charges. This often refers to removing the difference in electric potential across a membrane or within a material.
   • To make something less divisive or extreme: In a figurative sense, to reduce extreme opposing positions or tensions in a debate, political climate, or social situation.

Usage Examples

• Verb (Physics/Electronics):
  • The scientist used a special device to depolarize the cell membrane for the experiment.
  • This filter is designed to depolarize the light beam.
• Verb (Figurative/Social):
  • The leader's speech aimed to depolarize the heated political discussion.
  • We need a mediator to help depolarize the conflict between the two departments.

Advanced Usage

• "to depolarize a debate": to make a discussion less confrontational by reducing extreme opposing views.
  • The moderator's role is to depolarize the debate and encourage constructive dialogue.
• "depolarizing influence": a person or factor that reduces tension or opposition.
  • Her calm demeanor was a depolarizing influence on the tense meeting.

Variants and Related Words

• Depolarization (noun): The act or process of depolarizing.
  • The depolarization of the neuron is a key step in generating a nerve impulse.
• Depolarizer (noun): An agent or device that causes depolarization.
  • The battery contains a chemical depolarizer.
• Polarize (verb): The opposite action; to cause to concentrate about two opposing positions.
• Repolarize (verb): To restore polarization after it has been lost.

Synonyms

• Neutralize: To counteract or make ineffective.
• Balance: To bring into or keep in equilibrium.
• Moderate: To make less extreme or intense.
• Defuse: To make a situation less tense or dangerous.

Antonyms

• Polarize: To cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups.
• Charge: To give an electric charge to.
• Intensify: To make more acute or strong.

Học thuật

Verb

1. eliminate the polarization of

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• depolarise