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Anisotropy (/ ˌ æ n aɪ ˈ s ɒ t r ə p i, ˌ æ n ɪ-/) is the structural property of non-uniformity in different directions, as opposed to isotropy. An anisotropic object or pattern has properties that differ according to direction of measurement.
Isotropic and anisotropic are terms that describe whether or not the properties of materials depend on direction. When a property is the same in all directions, the material is isotropic. When a property varies according to direction, the material is anisotropic.
The meaning of ANISOTROPIC is exhibiting properties with different values when measured in different directions. How to use anisotropic in a sentence.
anisotropy, in physics, the quality of exhibiting properties with different values when measured along axes in different directions. Anisotropy is most easily observed in single crystals of solid elements or compounds, in which atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in regular lattices.
ANISOTROPIC definition: 1. Something that is anisotropic changes in size or in its physical properties according to the…. Learn more.
anisotropic. (ænˌaɪsəʊˈtrɒpɪk; ˌænaɪ-) adj. 1. (General Physics) not isotropic; having different physical properties in different directions: anisotropic crystals. 2. (Botany) (of a plant) responding unequally to an external stimulus in different parts of the plant. anˌisoˈtropically adv. anisotropy n.
noun. anisotropic in American English. (ænˌaɪsoʊˈtrɑpɪk ) adjective. 1. Botany. assuming a new position in response to external stimuli. 2. Physics. having properties, such as conductivity or speed of transmission of light, etc., that vary according to the direction in which they are measured. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.
Definitions of anisotropy. noun. the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions. see more.
Anisotropic definition: of unequal physical properties along different axes.. See examples of ANISOTROPIC used in a sentence.
The main difference between isotropic and anisotropic is that the properties of isotropic materials are the same in all directions, whereas in anisotropic materials, the properties are direction dependent.