Definition of ANISOTROPY

anisotropy

Plural: anisotropies

Noun

  • the property of being anisotropic; having a different value when measured in different directions
  • The property of being directionally dependent.
  • The degree to which this property is exhibited.

Examples

  • Velvet exhibits anisotropy when rotated about its geometric normal.

Origin / Etymology

From an- + isotropy.

Synonyms

aeolotropy

Antonyms

isotropy

Scrabble Score: 15

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Words With Friends Score: 16

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