polarizable
Can develop dipoles
Polarizable describes something capable of being polarized—having its charge distribution shifted by an external electric field.
In chemistry and physics, polarizable molecules or atoms can develop temporary dipoles when exposed to electromagnetic forces: Larger atoms are more polarizable because their electrons are held less tightly.
The term appears in discussions of molecular interactions, dielectric materials, and optical properties.
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- piezoelectricCharge from deformation
- pyroelectricCharge from temperature change
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
- conductorOne who directs musicians
semiconductor · crystal · polymer · nanoparticle · colloid · membrane · electrode · capacitor
Separated opposite charges
- intermolecularBetween discrete molecules
- electronegativityAtomic electron attraction strength
- orbitalRevolving around another
- solvationSolvent enveloping solute molecules
hydrophilic · hydrophobic · dispersion · adsorption · delocalized · conjugated · aromatic · chromophore
Liability to influence
- permittivityElectric polarization capacity
- inductionFormal admission process
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
refractive · optical · nonlinear · saturation · relaxation · hysteresis · permeability
Quick to react
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- reactiveTending to respond
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
- impressionableEasily influenced or affected
influenceable · modifiable · adjustable · tunable · controllable · switchable · reversible · dynamic
dielectric
Polarizable electrical non-conductor
- piezoelectricCharge from deformation
- pyroelectricCharge from temperature change
- insulatorSubstance resisting energy flow
conductor · semiconductor · crystal · polymer · nanoparticle · colloid · membrane · electrode · capacitor · resonator
dipole
Separated opposite charges
- intermolecularBetween discrete molecules
- electronegativityAtomic electron attraction strength
- orbitalRevolving around another
solvation · hydrophilic · hydrophobic · dispersion · adsorption · delocalized · conjugated · aromatic · chromophore · moment
susceptibility
Liability to influence
- permittivityElectric polarization capacity
- inductionFormal admission process
- orientationPosition relative to surroundings
alignment · refractive · optical · nonlinear · saturation · relaxation · hysteresis · permeability
responsive
Quick to react
- sensitiveEasily affected emotionally
- reactiveTending to respond
- susceptibleEasily influenced or harmed
impressionable · influenceable · modifiable · adjustable · tunable · controllable · switchable · reversible · dynamic
polarizablerigid
Unable to bend
unresponsive · fixed · inflexible · inert · hard
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