This is the 3138th most frequent Catalan word.
polarització
Polarization: Division into two opposite or contrasting groups or forces.
Here, 'polarització' refers to the division of opinions or positions into opposing extremes, commonly in the realm of politics.
La polarització política ha augmentat en els darrers anys.
Political polarization has increased in recent years.
In this sentence, 'polarització' is used in a scientific context to describe the orientation properties of light waves.
La polarització de la llum permet entendre fenòmens físics.
The polarization of light allows understanding of physical phenomena.
Here, 'polarització' indicates the presence of strong opposing viewpoints in a discussion, which hinder agreement.