polarity

UK /pəˈlæɹɪti/ US [pəˈlɛɹɪɾi]
noun 5

Definitions

noun

1

The separation, alignment or orientation of something into two opposed poles.

The debate revealed the sharp polarity of opinion.

2

Either of the two extremes of such attributes.

3

The dipole-dipole intermolecular forces between the slightly positively-charged end of one molecule to the negative end of another or the same molecule. ᵂᵖ

4

The division of an embryo into an animal pole and a vegetal pole within a blastula. ᵂᵖ

5

Spatial differences in shape, structure, and function within a cell. ᵂᵖ

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