‖n. [ NL. See Polar. ] (Astron.) The polestar. See
n. [ Polar + -scope. ] (Opt.) An instrument consisting essentially of a polarizer and an analyzer, used for polarizing light, and analyzing its properties. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Opt.) Of or pertaining to the polariscope; obtained by the use of a polariscope;
n. (Opt.) The art or rocess of making observations with the polariscope. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Pertaining to, or exhibiting, poles; having a polar arrangement or disposition; arising from, or dependent upon, the possession of poles or polar characteristics;