anisotropic

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[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

aniso- + -tropic

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[edit] Adjective

anisotropic (comparative more anisotropic, superlative most anisotropic)

  1. (physics) Having properties that differ according to the direction of measurement; exhibiting anisotropy.
    The crystal has an anisotropic structure, as it is stronger along its length than laterally.

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exhibiting anisotropy
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