anisotropy en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ænˈaɪ.səˌtɹoʊ̯.pi/
- /ˌæn.aɪˈsɒ.tɹə.pi/
Etymology
From an- + isotropy.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The property of being directionally dependent.
Velvet exhibits anisotropy when rotated about its geometric normal.
- (countable, uncountable) The degree to which this property is exhibited.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| anisotropies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Antonyms
Deriveds
bianisotropy · magnetic anisotropy · fluorescence anisotropy · anisotropic · anisotropy energy
Synonyms
Translations (20)
cs anizotropie (the property of being directionally dependent) · pt anisotropia (the property of being directionally dependent) · is stefnuhneigð (the property of being directionally dependent) · tr anisotropi (the property of being directionally dependent) · da anisotropi (the property of being directionally dependent) · fi anisotropia (the property of being directionally dependent) · de Anisotropie (the property of being directionally dependent) · cmn 各向异性 (the property of being directionally dependent) · ru анизотропи́я (the property of being directionally dependent) · fr anisotropie (the property of being directionally dependent) · nl anisotropie (the property of being directionally dependent) · sv anisotropi (the property of being directionally dependent) · es anisotropía (the property of being directionally dependent) · ga ainiseatrópacht (the property of being directionally dependent) · ca anisotropia (the property of being directionally dependent) · it anisotropia (the property of being directionally dependent) · is misáttun (the property of being directionally dependent) · el ανισοτροπία (the property of being directionally dependent) · fi anisotrooppisuus (the property of being directionally dependent) · pl anizotropia (the property of being directionally dependent)