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depolarizing
In a social or political context, this term describes an effort to bridge extreme divides and foster moderation. It carries a positive connotation of reconciliation and stability, acting as the direct opposite of "polarizing," which describes the process of driving groups apart into opposing camps.
In scientific and biological contexts, the term is technical and neutral. It refers specifically to the alteration of electrical charges, such as the shift in a neuron's membrane potential. Unlike the social usage, which implies a return to a balanced center, the biological usage describes a specific physiological trigger necessary for nerve impulses.
Meanings
Examples
The mediator focused on depolarizing the debate to find a common ground.
We need a depolarizing influence in the party to stop the internal fighting.
I wonder if a more neutral tone would be more depolarizing for the audience.
The technician is depolarizing the magnetic core before installation.
The technician is depolarizing the magnetic core before installation.
By depolarizing the material, we can prevent unwanted interference.
The process involves depolarizing the sample to ensure a clean slate for the experiment.
The neuron begins depolarizing once the stimulus reaches the threshold.
Wait, is the cell membrane depolarizing or hyperpolarizing right now?