polarity
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The state of having two opposite properties, ends, or charges, such as positive and negative.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Water's _____ is the reason it can dissolve so many other substances."
Answer: polarity
In your own words, what does "polarity" mean?
The state of having two opposite properties, ends, or charges, such as positive and negative.
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