anisotropic
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From Ancient Greek ἄνισος (“‘unequal’”) + τροπικός (“‘of turning’”), from τρόπος (“‘turning’”).
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anisotropic (comparative more anisotropic, superlative most anisotropic)
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- (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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