anisotropic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Antonyms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἄνισος (“‘unequal’”) + τροπικός (“‘of turning’”), from τρόπος (“‘turning’”).

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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.

[edit] Antonyms

• isotropic

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German: anisotrop French: anisotrope fr(fr)