contrapolarization

noun

con·​tra·​polarization

¦kän‧trə+

: the dilating influence of strongly polarizing atoms (as Li⁺) on closed groups (as ClO₄ or CO₃) that may even cause the group to break up

Word History

Etymology

contra- + polarization

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