cause to vibrate in a definite pattern; "polarize light waves"

This is a material that selectively transmits light with a given polarization. Polarizers are critical in the operation of most active matrix liquid crystal displays (LCDs), as the liquid crystal manipulates polarized light. A twisted-nematic (TN) LCD typically has polarizers on both sides of the LCD cell.

cause to concentrate about two conflicting or contrasting positions

become polarized in a conflict or contrasting situation

As relates to electricity and corrosion control, to disrupt the corrosion process by developing a barrier on an anodic or cathodic surface.

The arrangement of mating connectors such that the connector can be mated in only one way.

to give an atom or molecule a permanent charge distribution with one end positively charged and the other negatively charged

To communicate polarity to.