polariser

/ˈpɒləraɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that filters out certain wavelengths of light, used in photography and optics to reduce glare and enhance images

“The camera’s polariser helped to reduce the reflections from the wet road.”

2. verb

To reduce or remove glare from a surface by using a polariser

“She polarised the glass to remove the annoying glare.”

Synonyms

  • polarising filter
  • polarizer

Antonyms

  • glare intensifier