depolarization

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depolarization

/diˌpoʊlɚˌaɪˈzeɪʃən/ Canada
/diːˌpəʊ.ləɹaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ UK

noun depolarizations · depolarisation

countable, uncountable 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.
countable, uncountable Reduction of political polarization.

Similar: hypopolarization: · Opposite: hyperpolarization

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Similar: hypopolarization: · Opposite: hyperpolarization

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noun act of depolarizing

Français	dépolarisation

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@misc{depolarization_2026,
  title = {depolarization},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/depolarization},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}