depolarization meaning: definition, etymology

depolarization

noun

UK /diːˌpəʊ.ləɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · CA /diˌpoʊlɚˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Etymology From de- + polarization.

› The act of reducing polarity, or the result…

Biology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences An intracellular shift in electrical charge distribution, resulting in less negative charge inside the cell compared with outside; it is essential to the function of many cells, communication between cells, and the overall physiology of an organism.

Human sciences, Sciences, Social science, Sociology Reduction of political polarization.

Synonyms: hypopolarization:
Antonyms: hyperpolarization
Derived terms: afterdepolarization, photodepolarization
Related terms: after-depolarization, prepolarization, repolarization