polarized POH-luh-rahyzd adjective WS #32

divided into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs; having or showing clear differences between two opposite positions; restricted to vibrations in a single plane (physics)

1. Her polarized sunglasses reduced the glare from the water, making it easier to see while fishing.
2. The polarized opinions about the new education policy split the school board into opposing factions.
3. The polarized debate over climate change has created deep divisions within the scientific and political communities.
4. The polarized light from the laser was used in the advanced physics experiment to demonstrate wave properties.
5. The polarized political climate made it difficult for the two parties to find common ground on any issue.