極きょく性せい

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

polarity

Used in physics, chemistry, and electronics to describe the property of having two opposite poles or charges. Also used figuratively for opposing tendencies.

• 磁じ石しゃくにはN極きょくとS極きょくの極きょく性せいがある。

  A magnet has polarity with a north pole and a south pole.

• この分ぶん子しは極きょく性せいが高たかいため、水みずに溶とけやすい。

  This molecule dissolves easily in water because of its high polarity.