polarization
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A key advance came in 2011, when scientists discovered that hafnium oxide, a widely used material, could retain its electric polarization even when extremely thin.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
When this polarization changes, it affects how easily current flows, allowing the device to store data.
From Science Daily • May 3, 2026
Archbishop Paul Coakley, president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed concern recently in an open letter over the "current climate of fear and polarization" in the United States.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
In an era of deepening polarization, where many presidents and prime ministers have historically low approval ratings, Charles is rare among global leaders in that, on the whole, his subjects like him.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
Given Walt’s need to exert control and Chris’s extravagantly independent nature, polarization was inevitable.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
Vocabulary lists containing polarization
President Obama's Farewell Address
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Physics - Middle School
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Physics - High School
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