Definitions
- Describing a material or substance that can be polarized by an electric field. - Referring to the ability of a molecule to form a dipole moment in the presence of an electric field. - Talking about the process of inducing a dipole moment in a molecule or material through the application of an electric field.
- Describing something that causes division or disagreement among people. - Referring to the act of creating a division or separation between groups or individuals. - Talking about the tendency of something to create opposing viewpoints or opinions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words contain the root 'polar', which refers to the presence of opposite charges or poles.
- 2Both words are related to the concept of electricity and electric fields.
- 3Both words can be used in scientific contexts.
- 4Both words have adjectival forms (polarizable and polarizing) and noun forms (polarizability and polarization).
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Polarizable refers to the ability of a material or molecule to be polarized by an electric field, while polarizing refers to something that causes division or disagreement among people.
- 2Usage: Polarizable is typically used in scientific or technical contexts, while polarizing is used more broadly in social and political contexts.
- 3Connotation: Polarizable has a neutral or positive connotation, while polarizing has a negative connotation.
- 4Function: Polarizable describes a property of a material or molecule, while polarizing describes the effect of something on people or groups.
Remember this!
Polarizable and polarizing are two words that contain the root 'polar' but have different meanings and uses. Polarizable refers to the ability of a material or molecule to be polarized by an electric field, while polarizing refers to something that causes division or disagreement among people. Polarizable is used in scientific or technical contexts, while polarizing is used more broadly in social and political contexts.
