polarize
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They are made of dielectric materials that polarize on the application of the voltage.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2024
The plan, sure to polarize the sport, addresses a growing concern by some that the game is getting too long.
From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023
Wijewardena said such acts will only polarize the society and political parties.
From Washington Times • Jul. 10, 2022
Let’s face it: Any portrayal of the late Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is destined to polarize her fans.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 15, 2021
A dry cell, Leclanché, or other open-circuit cell would not be at all suitable for a telegraph line, as it would soon polarize.
From How Two Boys Made Their Own Electrical Apparatus Containing Complete Directions for Making All Kinds of Simple Apparatus for the Study of Elementary Electricity by St. John, Thomas M. (Thomas Matthew)
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