depolarizing
Lessening electrical difference
Depolarizing describes something that reduces or reverses polarization—the separation into opposing positions or states.
In politics or social contexts, depolarizing efforts aim to bridge divides: The town halls had a depolarizing effect on the community.
In biology, depolarizing refers to reducing the electrical charge difference across a cell membrane, as when neurons fire.
Neuron's rapid electrical discharge
- potassium channelsMembrane proteins selective for K⁺
- nerve impulseElectrical signal through neurons
- repolarizationMembrane voltage reset
- hyperpolarizationExcessive membrane voltage negativity
refractory period · voltage-gated · excitability · neurotransmission · threshold potential · stimulus · excitation · nerve cell
Cooperation between political rivals
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
- conciliationResolving disputes through dialogue
mediation · common ground · unity · reconciliation · detente · civility · cooperation · engagement
Making something ineffective
- counteractingOpposing to neutralize
- balancingAchieving equal distribution
- stabilizingMaking firm or constant
- equalizingMaking uniform or level
calibrating · zeroing · resetting · normalizing · regulating · discharge
Neutralizing an explosive device
- deescalatingReducing intensity of conflict
- mitigatingReducing harm or severity
- calmingInducing a settled state
- pacifyingCalming someone agitated
reconciling · tempering · soothing · peacemaking · conflict resolution · mediating · cooling · disarming
action potential
Neuron's rapid electrical discharge
- potassium channelsMembrane proteins selective for K⁺
- nerve impulseElectrical signal through neurons
- repolarizationMembrane voltage reset
hyperpolarization · refractory period · voltage-gated · excitability · neurotransmission · threshold potential · stimulus · excitation · nerve cell
bipartisanship
Cooperation between political rivals
- consensusGeneral group agreement
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- compromiseAgreement through mutual sacrifice
conciliation · mediation · common ground · unity · reconciliation · detente · civility · cooperation · engagement · outreach
neutralizing
Making something ineffective
- counteractingOpposing to neutralize
- balancingAchieving equal distribution
- stabilizingMaking firm or constant
equalizing · calibrating · zeroing · resetting · normalizing · regulating · discharge
defusing
Neutralizing an explosive device
- deescalatingReducing intensity of conflict
- mitigatingReducing harm or severity
- calmingInducing a settled state
pacifying · reconciling · tempering · soothing · peacemaking · conflict resolution · mediating · cooling · disarming · easing
depolarizingpolarizing
Causing sharp division
polarising · divisive · factionalizing · repolarizing · inflammatory
polar, polarization, polarity, polarizing, bipolar, polarize, polarized, polarizes, unipolar