polarization charge

noun

An electric charge that appears on the surface or within a dielectric material due to the polarization process induced by an external electric field.

Meanings

nounpolarization charge (plural polarization charges)

plural polarization charges

  1. businessAn electric charge that appears on the surface or within a dielectric material due to the polarization process induced by an external electric field.
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