Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Polarization has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
the phenomenon in which waves of light or other radiation are restricted in direction of vibration
"The researcher adjusted the laser filters to demonstrate how polarization restricts the direction of light wave vibrations."
the condition of having or giving polarity
"The polarization of the water molecules allows them to dissolve salt so effectively."
the production or the condition of polarity
"The polarization of the water molecules allows them to form strong hydrogen bonds with each other."